Kinnear ready to strengthen after Magpies’ Cup exit

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

The 62-year-old, who was sent to the stands along with Hull counterpart Phil Brown after a touchline spat as his side slipped out of the FA Cup, later revealed owner Mike Ashley had sanctioned two significant offers as the Magpies attempt to bolster their threadbare squad.

Kinnear’s targets are understood to be Rennes 22-year-old Cameroon international Stephane Mbia and Toulouse full-back Albin Ebondo, 24.