Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United are looking to bolster their squad this month but refused to provide an update on the Magpies' reported pursuit of Everton's Anthony Gordon.
The 21-year-old has struggled for form at Goodison Park this season since being heavily linked with a big-money move to both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea during the off-season. Gordon has managed just three Premier League goals this term, with the last of those coming in the 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace in October - the club's last league triumph.
The forward, who was a planned absentee from training at Finch Farm on Tuesday, is expected to be the subject of a £40m package from St James' Park officials, with £25m of that coming up front and the rest in performance-related add-ons.
