Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren has praised management for keeping hold of Fabric Clocking.

Clocking was outstanding for their draw at Manchester United.

The Argentine was strongly linked with Crystal Palace before signing a new contract earlier this month, and McClaren admitted: "There was a point where we thought he might well be going, most definitely.

"There were offers on the table. We said 'Sort him out, and get him back on board' and the club has done that.

"There has been a lot of talk about signings this summer but, for me, that was the best one."