Newcastle are reportedly targeting the signing of Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko in January to save them from relegation.
The veteran forward, 35, has scored 11 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions for Inter since signing from Roma on a free transfer this summer.
And Magpies manager Eddie Howe is thought to view Dzeko as a short-term option to boost his side's firepower up front and help score the goals to keep them up.
Having played 18 matches, almost half of their 38 games, Newcastle have only won once and are second-bottom in the Premier League with ten points, having played one game fewer than 20th-placed Norwich and three fewer than Burnley in 18th.