Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton will scout the World Cup for potential signings next month.

Hughton has confirmed that United will have a scouting presence at the tournament and may even watch a couple of games in person.

"We're assessing our options with regards to the World Cup at the moment," he told The Journal.

"There's every chance that we will be going over there and we will have a presence. I am looking into going over for a couple of games myself. But it will be to look at a player we know already rather to look for potential players that we didn't know about.

"We have done plenty of work already and we know the sort of players who will be there and available. Generally we would not be looking to buy a player just on the strength of a good World Cup. You have to do your research on overseas players and that is not always the case with someone who comes to your attention solely on the basis of a good World Cup."