9 Last Minute Newcastle Transfers That Could Happen Today

1. Saido Berahino

Newcastle made a club record £21 million cash offer for the England international on Sunday evening. Stoke City were said to have matched United's offer, but The Potters have gone quiet over the last few hours. Keith Downie of Sky Sports claims United haven't heard back from West Brom, while Sky Sports News - Downie's employers - claimed the offer was rejected. John Cross of the Daily Mirror claims Newcastle have made a THIRD offer of £24 million for the 22-year-old, who has 18 months remaining on his Baggies contract. WBA have made no comment Newcastle's bid, though Tony Pulis said "we'll see" when asked if Berahino's two FA Cup goals against Peterborough United on Saturday would be his last. https://twitter.com/PeteGravesSky/status/694129218737848320 Berahino has left West Brom training early today, but the club say that is because he picked up a knock, not because he is due to jet off for contract talks with another club. As the hours tick by, it certainly looks like The Magpies' hopes of adding Saido to their ranks are fading. This saga is shaping up to be messier than the one that saw Charlie Austin end up at Southampton and not St James' Park...
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