Steve Bruce has been given the green light by the board to bring in signings in January with Sevilla attacker Rony Lopes among Newcastle United's targets.
In their opening five Premier League games, the Magpies have scored just four goals, the joint second-lowest in the league. Bruce is understandably keen to add to his options in wide attacking areas with the club's scouts working hard to bring the right individuals to the club.
According to the Chronicle, one of those players targeted is 23-year-old Sevilla winger Lopes, who could move for a fee in the region of £20m in January.