Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren is confident signing Tottenham winger Andros Townsend.

The Mirror says McClaren is pushing hard for a £10m transfer and is increasingly confident of getting the deal done in January.

It is understood fresh talks have taken place and Newcastle are hopeful of agreeing a deal.

England winger Townsend, 24, is keen on the switch but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is holding out for a bigger price.

Townsend knows he has no future at White Hart Lane after falling out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino after a bust-up with a fitness coach.