Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits he still hopes to sign a new striker.
Newcastle continue to be linked with Reading ace Shane Long, and Pardew's excellent understanding with Brian McDermott - who he worked with at the Royals - may yet sway a deal.
Pardew said: "We are still looking to get another striker - whether or not they will wear No 9, we will have to see."
Speculation that United are on the trail of Velez Sarsfield striker Juan Manuel Martinez has also come to the fore in the last couple of days.
