Dean Jones has revealed some big Transfer Deadline Day news involving Newcastle United.
The Lowdown: Busy day
It has certainly been a busy day at St James’ Park so far, with both Dan Burn and Matt Targett currently undergoing medicals ahead of moves from Brighton and Aston Villa respectively.
Hugo Ekitike also looked like he was on his way to the northeast, but that deal now looks to be off as things stand.
One other name who has popped up fairly recently is Jesse Lingard, and that would potentially make three new arrivals on Tyneside today.
The Latest: Five deals?!
As per journalist and transfer insider Jones, Newcastle are ‘pushing’ to sign as many as five players today, although he did not confirm who they were.
The reporter tweeted: “Newcastle pushing for 5 players on deadline day should be fun!”
The Verdict: More than expected?
Assuming that Burn and Targett pass their medicals, that would be two new arrivals on deadline day, and Lingard could potentially be a third.
There could still be a dramatic twist with Ekitike in the final few hours, but that still only makes four players. Who the fifth one could be is anyone’s guess, with links to the likes of Yannick Carrasco today as well.
Nonetheless, if Newcastle can bring in five fresh faces before the 11pm deadline, it would certainly be a big statement in terms of increasing their chances of staying in the Premier League.
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