All the top transfer-related stories in Saturday’s national newspapers and online…
Rafa Benitez is keen on doing a deal for Joe Hart this month. The Newcastle boss was interested in signing the England keeper last summer but was beaten to him by West Ham. But now Hart has lost his place to Spanish keeper Adrian at West Ham, Newcastle have made discreet enquiries again to see if they could get him now. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United are also hoping to complete the signing of Chelsea winger Kenedy next week and retain an interest in Liverpool striker Danny Ings as manager Rafa Benitez continues to push owner Mike Ashley to allow him to strengthen the squad.