The Magpies are the only remaining club in the top-flight not to add to the squad in this summer’s transfer window as supporters’ fears begin to build.
Steve Bruce admitted he is operating with a tight budget, which perhaps increases the importance of the loan market.
“The talks are ongoing as far as people coming in, and I think that’s the vital thing,” Bruce told Sky Sports.
"The supporters want to see one or two walk through the door. We’re doing our utmost to make that happen.
"Hopefully, something this week might fall, but, as I’ve said from the start of the window, we’ve got to remain patient.
"We haven’t got a lot money like most clubs. We’ll see what we can achieve.”
United can fill two domestic loan slots and here, we take a look at NINE players who could be signed to do that:
5. Valentino Lazaro
Lazaro is open to the idea of a return to Tyneside having been a bit-part player during his 2020 loan. Newcastle, however, are yet to open talks over bringing the Austrian back to St James’s Park. Photo: DEAN MOUHTAROPOULOS
6. Phil Jones
Jones hasn’t played a Premier League match since January 2020 as Manchester United look to move the defender off their wage bill. Indeed, it is his weekly wage that could prove a stumbling block for a number of interested parties. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Ross Barkley
It’s no surprise to hear of Newcastle’s interest in Barkley. The Chelsea man fits the midfield criteria Bruce is looking for but whether a deal can be struck is a different matter. His wages would need subsidising. Photo: Marc Atkins
8. Joe Willock
If Newcastle agree a deal to bring Willock back to St James’s Park then most of this list won’t matter! The midfielder is United’s number one transfer target as Steve Bruce awaits a final decision from Arsenal. Photo: Marc Atkins