Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov's situation.

The People says after the loan capture of old boy Clint Dempsey, Craven Cottage boss Rene Meulensteen needs to make room in his 25-man squad for more new recruits in the transfer window.

Berbatov may be on his way in the mid-season window, with Newcastle showing an interest.

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