Transfer news: Magpies interested in Burnley striker Wood

Newcastle have approached Burnley over Chris Wood's availability as manager Eddie Howe targets a centre-forward in the January transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription required)

The Magpies have also added RB Salzburg striker Noah Okafor to their list of potential attacking signings this month. (Teamtalk)

Newcastle have held talks with Monaco over defender Benoit Badiashile, who is said to be valued at £35m. (Mail)

And another player on Howe's radar is PSV Eindhoven's 24-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare. (Mail)

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