Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Newcastle should test Tottenham's resolve by trying to sign Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli this January, insisting he could be a 'hero' at St James' Park.
The Magpies are fighting relegation and are likely to be very active this winter as they look to maintain their Premier League status.
Alli, 25, has found regular game time hard to come by having played under four different managers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The England international has featured 17 times this season in all competitions, starting twice since his appearance in his sides 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates back in September.