Newcastle United are pushing to make two signings this week.

The Daily Mail says the Toon have enquired about a loan for Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris but have competition from Porto.

Rafa Benitez has also revived interest in Monaco left-back Antonio Barreca.

The Newcastle boss appears to be desperate to add to his squad as his side battle relegation in the Premier League.

The Magpies sit just one place above the relegation zone - two points above Neil Warnock's Cardiff.