The Toon Army are looking at bringing in a player on loan in the final days of the transfer window.
But, asked if there was any money left to spend following the recent arrival of Joe Willock from Arsenal, the Magpies boss said: “I’ve made no secret to the fact with Covid there wasn’t a lot of money in the budget at all.
“There wasn’t enough money to buy Joe Willock, but we managed to do it, broke all our transfer rules from the last few years.
“I always said we maybe needed one or two to leave as well. That hasn’t happened. We’re in this situation where, yes, we haven’t got a lot of money. There’s no money to be had.
“However, is there a loan deal like Joe Willock? Look how well he did for us. We’ve had one or two who’ve done extremely well. That’s the market we’re looking at.
“We’re still got the decision on the goalkeepers, and I’ll make that decision over the weekend, because Karl’s had some tests over the last couple of days. We’ll see how he is. I’ve said all along we’ll probably be in the loan market, rather than anybody walking through the door as a permanent signing.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below…

5. Hammers plot late Lingard raid
West Ham United are planning to make a late £15m move for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard. (Daily Star) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele

6. Everton and Leeds keen on James
Manchester United winger Daniel James is wanted by Leeds United and Everton ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline following Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival. Brighton are also in the running. (The Sun) (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger

7. Magpies plot Hendry raid
Newcastle United are weighing up a late swoop for Scotland international Jack Hendry. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Petr Josek - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Petr Josek - Pool

8. Whites look at Damsgaard
Leeds United and Liverpool are ‘genuine contenders’ to make a late summer move for impressive young attacker Mikkel Damsgaard. (La Repubblica) (Photo by Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images

