Newcastle United are exploring the prospect of signing Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic.

The Toon have scored 37 times in their 37 fixtures with strikers Dwight Gayle, Joelinton, Andy Carroll and Yoshinori Muto contributing just five between them.

Jonjo Shelvey is the club's top scorer in the league with six, and Newcastle are eager to remedy the situation.

The Shields Gazette reports the club's scouting department are mulling over a move for Serbia international Jovic.

Newcastle are operating on the assumption that the anticipated takeover will NOT be completed and are weighing up an 'audacious loan move'.

Jovic, 22, earned his £55million transfer to Real Madrid after an outstanding two-season spell with Eintracht Frankfurt.