Newcastle were today bracing themselves for a flurry of transfer activity as the January window entered its final week.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has confirmed the club have lodged a £5million bid for Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.

Joe Kinnear was awaiting answers from two transfer window targets after Newcastle launched a joint £8m swoop.

NEWCASTLE boss Joe Kinnear confirmed the club has tabled two £4million (€4.4m) bids for players after yet another eventful night on Tyneside.

Newcastle are looking to France in their efforts to find reinforcements during the current transfer window.