Magpies supporters’ frustration with Bruce came to a head after the loss at Bramall Lane, placing the 60-year-old under significant pressure.
The United boss is in desperate need of a performance at the Emirates but whatever happens, no managerial change is expected any time soon.
"He is safe in his job – of that there is no doubt,” Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy said in his weekly Q&A on the Shields Gazette.
"The club are wary of the threats relegation can bring, and understand the concerns recent results have brought, but there is a belief this side will remain in the Premier League – and not put the takeover in any doubt.”
That means the former Manchester United defender is set to see out the January transfer window, which closes on February 1, as he keeps a close eye on potential loan signings.
One man that won’t be moving to St James’s Park is Chelsea’s Fiyako Tomori however, who is closing in on a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.
Newcastle, along with Leeds United, were heavily linked with the England man this month but he’s set to move to Italy on loan for the remainder of the season with a £25million purchase option.
Meanwhile, Josh King, also linked with Newcastle after acquiring his former Bournemouth’s teammates Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser last summer, is said to be pricing himself out a return to the top-flight before the deadline.
There are also reports that one of Rafa Benitez’s signings will be allowed to leave for free this month.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Newcastle, the three mentioned above, and their Premier League rivals:
5. Wijnaldum set for Barca switch
Gini Wijnaldum will reject Liverpool’s last-ditch efforts to keep him at the club and to fulfill a boyhood dream with Barcelona. The Dutchman’s contract at Anfield expires this summer, with former manager Ronald Koeman in charge at the Nou Camp. (Daily Mirror) Photo: Clive Brunskill
6. Phillips talk up Cochrane interest
Kevin Phillips has backed Sunderland’s reported interest in Brighton full-back Alex Cochrane. He said: It would be a good signing for the club. It would boost everyone because he is a quality player. Let’s hope they can get that one over the line.” (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Walton allowed to leave Brighton
Brighton will allow goalkeeper Christian Walton to leave before the deadline. The 25-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of the season, with Luton Town and Sheffield Wednesday two of the teams mentioned. (The Sun) Photo: Steve Bardens
8. AC Milan agree Tomori deal
AC Milan are closing in on a deal for Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori ahead of Newcastle and Leeds United. The details include a loan for the remainder of the season with a purchase option of £25million. (Various) Photo: ALASTAIR GRANT