Newcastle United are confident their transfer plans remain on track.

The Evening Chronicle says Toon chiefs are confident that Steve Bruce will still be able to get summer transfer business done with no hitches at the end of the season.

The Magpies have cancelled all scouting missions amidst the outbreak of the Coronavirus around Europe.

Steve Nickson and his scouts have had to scrap trips to Germany, Spain, Holland and Italy in recent weeks, not only because of the postponement of games but also to network with agents and managers.

But the club's recruitment team have been working remotely and using software to carry out further checks on players behind closed doors.

It is believed that the bulk of work has already been done going into the summer window with Bruce hoping that Nickson and his team can help deliver the central midfielder, winger and striker he is hoping for.