Newcastle United have just a few days to complete any transfer business, and recent form would suggest at least a couple of new faces are needed.
The Magpies are on a torrid run at the moment under Steve Bruce, with the latest 2-1 defeat to Leeds United the 11th game in all competitions without a victory.
The club will not be splashing the cash, and it is understood Steve Bruce wants to loan in a defender and a midfielder.
Interestingly, a player who can operate as a full-back and a central midfielder has reportedly just become available for loan.
The Mirror claim Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles is looking to leave the Gunners on a temporary basis in the coming days to boost his chances of going to the European Championships with England.
The 23-year-old has struggled for game time at the Emirates this season, and has only started five games in the Premier League up to now.
One wonders if he could, and perhaps should, be someone of interest to Newcastle.
Maitland-Niles would be amazing addition
Newcastle should be all over £35,000-a-week talentMaitland-Niles (Spotrac) if he is indeed looking to leave Arsenal.
The star is somewhat unfortunate not to be playing every game for the Gunners, having proven how capable he is in the top-flight.
He has great feet, good game intelligence, versatility, creativity and a turn of speed.
If Steve Bruce wants to improve his midfield, and that is absolutely something he needs to do, he will make Maitland-Niles a priority following the latest report.
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