Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has confirmed he wants to buy Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford.
Speculation over Beckford's future has been rife this season after he rejected a new long-term deal to extend his Leeds stay last summer.
The Whites have stated the 16-goal League One ace will see out the season with them, however, they could find a £1.5million offer tempting for the striker who is available for free in the summer.
Hughton insists Newcastle are still mulling over their New Year options and that no bids have been tabled with clubs, including an offer for Leeds' in-demand marksman.
"Jermaine Beckford is one of a few players that will of course be of interest to us," he told the Sunderland Echo. "In the work that we've done over the last few weeks and months, there have been numerous names that have been thrown at us.
"There'll continue to be players that become available that we thought wouldn't be available. We have to look at all the options we have, but, certainly, Jermaine's a player that will come into those options."