Omari Hutchinson, currently with Nottingham Forest, 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. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Chelsea and Arsenal decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. So far this season, Newcastle are steady at both ends (1.42 goals scored per game, 1.42 goals conceded per game). The role for Omari Hutchinson would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Nottingham Forest continue to be linked with David Moller Wolfe, Luca Netz and Robin Gosens while Newcastle are also rumoured to be tracking Lorenzo Pellegrini, Michael Olabode Kayode and Curtis Jones. Need more Newcastle transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.