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The January transfer window is in the final week and for Newcastle there is still a lot of work to do.
After a disastrous start to the season, fans are hoping the Magpies can use their newfound wealth to help them in the transfer market.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are desperate for points and players
Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood have signed well, while plenty of new names have already been linked with a move to St James’ Park this month.
There’s a lot of noise surrounding Magpies at the moment, so here are the best links and where things stand.
talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip from Tyneside.
Michael Bakker
Newcastle are closing in on their third signing of the month in the form of Mitchell Bakker.
The 21-year-old left-back, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is closing in on a £14.5m move, according to the Telegraph.
Talks over personal terms are now underway as Eddie Howe seeks a deal on the line.
Mitchell Bakker could be closing in on a move to Newcastle
jesse lingard
Newcastle are keen to reach a deal to sign Jesse Lingard in the coming days, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Manchester United midfielder is out of contract this summer and after falling out of favor he looks destined to leave Old Trafford.
They are claimed to be interested in a deal that would see him at Tyneside until at least the end of the season when he becomes a free agent.
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Jesse Lingard is bound to be a player of interest in January
Dele Alli
Newcastle are also considering signing Dele Alli from Tottenham, according to the Daily Mail.
The Tottenham star looks like his days at the club are numbered after he was left out of the matchday squad for the clash with Chelsea at the weekend.
Although a permanent move may not be on the cards, the midfielder has been linked with a loan move to St James as he seeks to get his career back on track.
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Dele Alli has fallen out of favor at Spurs in recent seasons
Hugo Ekitike
Another player Newcastle are interested in is Hugo Ekitike.
The 19-year-old Reims striker is considered one of the hottest prospects in French football and has been linked with a potential solution to the Magpies’ striking problems.
According to 90min.com, the Magpies had a £29m bid rejected for the player but remain interested in a move.
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The Toon seem set to pursue their interest in Eikitike
