Newcastle United are sliding down the Premier League standings after a woeful run of results, which sees the Magpies sitting just two positions and two points above the relegation zone.
Takeover talks continue to take place behind the scenes and January is set to be a crucial month for Rafael Benitez’s side, with the Spaniard looking to improve his squad in a number of areas as they battle for Premier League survival.
On the experienced boss’ short-list is a new striker and that could lead to movement within Newcastle’s current ranks, with The Daily Mail raising an intriguing report which states Aleksandar Mitrovic has been offered to relegation rivals West Ham.
The Hammers currently sit just two points behind the Magpies in the Premier League standings and have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, which suggests that they will overtake Rafael Benitez’s side in the not too distant future.
Therefore, strengthening the side with a direct deal would certainly be controversial and Mitrovic remains popular amongst the fans, who want to see him handed more regular opportunities.
