Jesse Lingard's future hangs in the balance with Newcastle refusing to meet Manchester United 's demand over a contentious survival bonus.
The attacking midfielder, 29, has just over four days remaining to secure the move away from Old Trafford he seeks before the January transfer window slams shut.
Newcastle are in pole position for Lingard's services as the Red Devils will not allow him to depart for Tottenham or West Ham, his other suitors, because they are viewed as rivals for a top-four finish in the Premier League.