Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the Magpies are engaged in a "watching brief" in the January transfer market with no major incomings or outgoings expected imminently.
The cautious approach is in sharp contrast to this time last year when Howe brought in several January signings including Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn and Chris Wood in, moves that helped stave off relegation from the Premier League.
“We are working hard at the moment in staying very much in contact with the market and players but we are not imminently close to signing anybody, we are not actively bidding for players at the moment," said Howe, who ruled out a rumoured loan move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.