Newcastle United chief scout Graham Carr is confident they won't sell Cheick Tiote.
The Ivory Coast midfielder is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United.
Carr told the Evening Chronicle: "The impression I get from them is that there is nothing happening on that front.
"We've looked as positive as bringing players in.
"That's what we are trying to do.
"We've earmarked players with Alan and we'll do our best to get them."