The Magpies have made no secret of the fact that they are looking to bolster their squad this month, but have struggled for funds and are yet to make any concrete progress in the loan market.
There’s still plenty of time for them to bring in a fresh face or two, however, and Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury looks as if he is a main target going into the final hours of the window.
Steve Bruce has confirmed his side’s interest in the player, and it would appear that the 23-year-old is open to a move to Tyneside too.
According to Sky Sports’ Transfer Talk show, Choudhury is “keen on a move to link up with Steve Bruce at Newcastle”.
If the Leicester man does arrive, it could raise further questions over Matty Longstaff’s future at St. James’ Park amid ongoing interest from the Championship
The Toon starlet has emerged as a loan target for Watford, but the Shields Gazette understands that the 20-year-old is not expected to leave his boyhood club between now and the end of the day.
Still, if Choudhury were to arrive, don’t be surprised to see speculation involving Longstaff continue right the way up to the window slamming shut later tonight.
Those are far from the only deals that could be completed in the Premier League today, however, and we’ve gathered up the most transfer that are most likely to happen between now and this evening’s 11pm deadline:
5. Jonjoe Kenny to Celtic
Kenny emerged as a target for Burnley earlier this month, but it looks as if Celtic are in the driving seat to sign the Everton man. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Nathan Collins to Burnley
Burnley have seen their advances for the Stoke City rebuffed so far, but with Sean Dyche keen to strengthen his squad, the Clarets boss could try his luck again with an improved approach. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
7. Joe Worrall to Burnley
A potential alternative to Collins if Burnley can't get a deal over the line, the Nottingham Forest 24-year-old has been linked with Turf Moor in recent days. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Ben Davies to Liverpool
The Preston North End man has been in-demand this month, and with the Reds desperately short at the back, the BBC have reported that they have made a shock approach for the 25-year-old. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey