Newcastle United fear bids in January will arrive for Tim Krul.

The Journal says United are aware that they are vulnerable to bids for both Krul - who has attracted the attention of Arsenal and Barcelona in recent years - and Rob Elliot, who they recognise may seek to move on to guarantee more first-team football in the future.

Toon have begun assembled a hit-list of alternatives if they lose one of their two first-choice stoppers.

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