Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear has said the club will be active in the January transfer window and has given executive director Dennis Wise a wish-list of players he wants targeted.

Although Kinnear is on a month-to-month contract, it seems the club will not be sold until after Christmas so he feels he has enough time to improve the current squad.

"I spoke to Dennis last week," said Kinnear.

"I didn't think when I first took the job that I would be here this long to be honest.

"At the time it was clear they had somebody who was going to buy the club within eight weeks, so we didn't get down to talking about finances and stuff for players.

"But now, because it seems the club won't be sold until after Christmas, I've got my eye on two or three players that we need.

"I've identified them and Dennis has been given the task of going out and getting them, provided we get the finance.

"Dennis has also been given the task of removing some of the players that I feel are not good enough for the club.

"Mike has told me to keep the money I get for selling any players and invest it back into the team. I am to work on the assumption that if there is somebody I desperately want, then it is possible he would put his hand in his pocket, providing the sale of the club is not imminent at the time."