Newcastle United's decision to tell Dwight Gayle to train with the reserves this week was made with Eddie Howe expecting to bring in another forward in due course. The former Crystal Palace striker has just got his head down and got on with maintaining fitness with his representatives now mulling over a range of options in the Championship, with both Middlesbrough and Birmingham City keen.
It leaves United with just Chris Wood and Callum Wilson as recognised strikers, although it is a role that Joelinton can also fill if needed, as proved away to Norwich last term when he scored twice. But the aim for Howe is to add another centre-forward to his books before the window slams shut.
One target in Armando Broja of Chelsea has been told to wait until the end of pre-season before any decision is made on his future over a possible loan deal. Both Emmanuel Dennis of relegated Watford and Maxwel Cornet of Burnley have also been offered to Newcastle.
