According to the Daily Telegraph, Newcastle is close to signing Arsenal striker Nketiah and Brighton defender Dan Byrne before the January transfer window closes, which, together with Brazil international Guimarães, could be Newcastle's last signings in this transfer window.
Newcastle executives have been hoping that United will lower Jesse Lingard's £16.5 million loan fee requirement, but there has been no new development in the transfer in the past 48 hours, and according to sources, Newcastle has conceded defeat in Jesse Lingard's transfer. In addition, it remains to be seen whether such a move by Newcastle will allow United to reduce Jesse Lingard's loan fees.
Although Jesse Lingard wants to transfer to Newcastle, he is reluctant to force his departure out of respect for Manchester United.
Brighton have rejected Newcastle's first offer for Dan Byrne, but Newcastle will send a second offer and Bourne himself has expressed a willingness to return to his hometown team. The only sticking point at the moment is that Brighton has made unrealistic demands to sell the 29-year-old defender.
In addition, the Telegraph has revealed Newcastle's interest in Arsenal striker Nketiah, who has been working on the deal in secret for some time and the team's negotiations with Arsenal have been smooth. Manager Eddie Howe wants to bring in a young striker after Wilson's injury, and Newcastle hopes to complete the transfer this weekend local time.
While the team will continue to focus on the loan market before closing the window, Dan Byrne, Nketiah and Guimarães are likely to be Newcastle's last move in this transfer window.
（Thomas）