Work was continuing today to stamp out a highly-contagious eye infection which is threatening to blight the start of Newcastle’s season.

Craig Bellamy and Kieron Dyer handed Newcastle boss Bobby Robson a major boost when both declared themselves fit to face Real Mallorca in the UEFA Cup fourth round tonight.

Lee Bowyer is out of Newcastle’s Premiership clash with Liverpool after failing to shake off a groin injury.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is to undergo a scan on his injured knee tomorrow as he bids to extend his run of 94 consecutive Premiership appearances.

Here is the full club-by-club list of transfer deals completed during the calendar month of January.