Newcastle United continue to chase a striker in the January transfer window and they’ve seen one target address the speculation during this month.
The Magpies have been linked with Watford captain Troy Deeney during recent weeks, with the Hornets skipper struggling to earn regular starts this season, but the veteran has played down the chances of an exit.
Quoted by The Sun, Deeney has suggested he would only seek a transfer if he was told by the club he was surplus to requirements.
“It wouldn’t be January — or any other transfer window for that matter — without there being some chat about my future here. Over the years since that’s been a factor I’ve learned to deal with everything as a day-to-day matter and not be distracted from doing my work properly.”
“A bloke can have turned up for work one day and he’s gone, going off somewhere else four or six hours later. So it’s important to retain your focus on what’s in front of you and not get too far ahead of yourself with big plans for this or that.”
Newcastle are seeking the signing of a striker on-loan, which Watford are unlikely to approve.
