Newcastle United ‘hoping’ to hold off rival interest as Eddie Howe ‘pushes’ for £30m January transfer

Newcastle United are back in action this weekend after two weeks off.

The postponement of last week’s Premier League fixtures has given the Magpies some early season rest.

And they will now face Bournemouth this weekend in the last fixture before the international break, with the fixture getting the go-ahead.

It has been a solid start to the season from Eddie Howe’s men, but they will want to add significantly to their one win, drawing as many as four so far.

As the Magpies gear up for their clash with the Cherries, we have rounded up the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding St James’ Park.

Kuol links

Newcastle are said to be keen on pulling off a deal to sign Central Coast Mariners star Garang Kuol.

Kuol is a highly rated young forward, who turned 18 on Thursday.

He has already won his first Australia senior call-up, and it’s claimed a number of European clubs are already expressing an interest.

According to The Athletic, Newcastle are one of the clubs pushing for a deal ahead of January, and they are hoping to hold off interest from other clubs.

The youngster has scored four times in nine senior appearances since graduating to the Mariners’ first team last year.

Mudryk links emerge

The Magpies are said to be pushing for a deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.

According to Football Insider, Howe wants to make a move for Mudryk during the January window after resisting a move for a winger late in the summer window.

Brentford are said to have had a bid worth £26million rejected for Mudryk, who could cost £30million or move in January, especially with transfers usually being more expensive in the winter.

Mudryk is a versatile winger, able to play across the front line.