Newcastle 'won't rush' into new signings at St James' Park

Newcastle United will not rush into bringing in further reinforcements unless head coach Eddie Howe feels the target is the right fit for his St James’ Park squad, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.

The Magpies have made an unbeaten start to the campaign – having followed up their opening day win over Nottingham Forest by drawing at Brighton & Hove Albion – and Howe has until September 1 to welcome fresh faces to Tyneside.

According to The Sun, Newcastle have made Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher their number one transfer target with the deadline looming.

The report suggests the Magpies have stepped up their efforts to sign the £40million-rated star who spent last season on loan with Crystal Palace.

James Maddison is also on Newcastle’s radar and they have seen two bids, with the latest being worth £50million, rejected by Leicester City.

According to Portuguese media outlet O Jogo, via the Express, Howe has set his sights on bolstering his attacking options with Goncalo Ramos, but Benfica are demanding just shy of £35million for their frontman.

Newcastle lodged a bid for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison earlier in the window, but it was turned down and deemed ‘derisory’ by the Whites.

Downie is confident that Newcastle chief Howe will not panic buy during the final weeks of the summer transfer window.

The Sky Sports reporter feels targets will have to meet certain criteria before the Magpies will even contemplate heading to the negotiating table.

When asked about the possibility of Harrison heading to St James’ Park, Downie told GIVEMESPORT: “When you look at Leeds, they have lost Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips, so they have already lost their biggest players. It’s probably going to be even harder to do