Newcastle hope to secure first signing 'next week' as transfer plans change - The Telegraph
The Telegraph have released a promising piece this morning, revealing the latest on our transfer plans ahead of the January window.
In his latest 'exclusive', Luke Edwards reports that Toon chiefs are hopeful Kieran Trippier will arrive next week, with the player said to be very keen on a move to St James' Park and reunion with Eddie Howe; a manager he worked with during his time at Burnley.
They report that it's not a done deal just yet, but is the 'most advanced' of all moves we're pursuing as we prepare for a pivotal January window in our fight for survival.
Elsewhere, The Telegraph state that we have been forced to alter our transfer plans slightly following a calf injury set to keep Callum Wilson out of all our January fixtures against Southampton, Watford and Leeds.
As a result, the club are also focusing on the signing of another striker, with Dwight Gayle currently the only senior option up top while Wilson is out.
That said, the piece insists that defensive reinforcements remain a top priority, with Edwards reporting that we are working on a deal to sign Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly.
Lille's Sven Botman is named as another target, while a loan move for Tottenham's Joe Rodon is being 'discussed'.
Interestingly, it's reported that there is 'growing confidence' we'll be able to pull off a few early signings next month; which could be key given the amount of important games coming our way in January.
