Magpies eye new recruits

Chris Hughton has held talks with the Newcastle board and has handed them a list of players he would like to sign.

Now that the club is off the market and Hughton has been appointed as manager everyone is focused on getting the Magpies in the Premiership and that means reinforcements will be needed.
Managing director Derek Llambias says that the under-fire Mike Ashley is ready to pump more money in and talks have already taken place over who Hughton wants to sign in January.
"We sat down with Chris last week, we asked him what he wanted," Llambias said. "There are certain positions that he wants to strengthen, so we have asked for a list of players for those positions, and we will support him.
"I know he has got the scouts out there looking at certain individuals he has pinpointed already, and as soon as Chris is ready to press the button, we will go out and get those players - if we can."