Steve Bruce wants reinforcements for his squad before the window slams shut tonight and is looking to strengthen key areas of his team.
Signing a central midfielder is a priority for Newcastle and they are frantically searching for one on the final day of the transfer window.
But the Newcastle manager is also keen on strengthening other areas of his squad and getting a centre-back is also on his agenda.
Newcastle are looking for a centre-half on deadline day, but it has been claimed that the chances of them landing one are slim.
The Magpies are looking in the loan market and they have already faced difficulties in landing a midfielder.
There are suggestions that they are likely to run out of time to sign a centre-back even if they manage to bring in a midfielder.
A win over Everton at the weekend lifted some of the pressure on Bruce, but the Newcastle manager is aware that his squad needs strengthening and time is running out.
