Guler Arda, currently with Real Madrid, is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Newcastle. The midfielder could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. Newcastle remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Tottenham and Arsenal continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Newcastle are only scoring 0.86 goals per game (6 in 7) this season, which suggests they need more creativity in the middle. Guler Arda would be seen as the link to raise the tempo and feed the attack. Real Madrid continue to be linked with Chema, Erling Haaland and Nico Schlotterbeck while Newcastle are also rumoured to be tracking Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Elliot Anderson and Oihan Sancet. Need more Newcastle transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.