Newcastle will make a final enquiry over the availability of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on deadline day, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also an option.
Eddie Howe was a long-term admirer of Gallagher even before his loan spell at West Brom in 2020/21 and the 22-year-old could be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge. The Magpies want to strengthen in the middle of the park, with Jonjo Shelvey set to join Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season.
But, according to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are unwilling to loan him to Newcastle as they see them as a direct rival for European qualification. They have also slapped a price tag in excess of £50million on Gallagher, who has made 25 appearances in all competitions for the Blues this season.
