Sky Sports: Toon facing two issues with deadline day deal and Mag spotted following medical

Speaking from outside St James' Park, Sky Sports' Keith Downie has issued an update on the transfer front on Tyneside.

He reports that a late move for Conor Gallagher looks 'unlikely' as things stand, with a deal only possible if Chelsea change their stance.

Downie reports that we remain keen to sign the 22-year-old and are still working on possible loan, however it seems the Blues are making life difficult.

It's thought they don't want to do business with a 'direct rival' - we are currently 10 points clear of Graham Potter's side - and are also pricing us out of a potential deal. They are reluctant to sanction any loan and the price they're demanding for a permanent deal is 'considered too high' by Newcastle, with The Telegraph claiming they want over £50m.

Elsewhere, Sky Sports have released footage of Jonjo Shelvey at the City Ground. He's completed his medical and is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year deal with Nottingham Forest today.