Newcastle transfer news: Big deadline day deal could be sorted in 'matter of hours'

Newcastle United could complete Jesse Lingard's loan switch from Manchester United in a matter of hours as they look to boost their Premier League survival bid in the final moments of the transfer window, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

Tonight's 11pm deadline is fast approaching and having already secured the services of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaraes since the start of the month, while Dan Burn's £13million move from Brighton & Hove Albion is nearing its conclusion, it appears Magpies head coach Eddie Howe is keen to add further reinforcements.

Lingard secured a temporary switch away from Manchester United in the final days of last year's January transfer window, with him heading to West Ham United, and it seems he is set for a similar experience this time around.

90min have revealed that Lingard has agreed personal terms over a loan move to Newcastle and the Tynesiders remain hopeful of finalising a deal ahead of tonight's deadline.

The report suggests there is confidence from both Newcastle and Manchester United that the move will be completed.

It comes after it initially looked as though the chances of a switch to St James' Park were dead in the water after the Magpies were reluctant to pay a loan fee and £12million survival bonus if they win their battle against the drop, along with taking on Lingard's wages, meaning the entire package would end up costing £16.5million.

The Athletic claimed the major stumbling block came after the creative midfielder had received the blessing of Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick to move away from Old Trafford in search of regular game-time.

The report suggests West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton had also seen approaches