Newcastle United’s efforts to improve the squad before the end of the transfer window are unprecedented, with the Magpies targeting various different players to bolster the squad.

Eddie Howe’s side have been in the market for a centre-back and a right-sided attacker all summer, but with just eight days left in the window, they are yet to secure any of their targets.

Edmond Tapsoba is the latest defender to be linked with a move to St James’ Park, but journalist Keith Downie confirmed this morning that a deal is edging closer for Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi.