Newcastle United remain focused on signing Atletico Madrid fullback Kieran Trippier.

The Telegraph says Newcastle will press ahead with plans to make Trippier a marquee signing in the January window, despite the need to bring in a striker.

The relegation-threatened side have been dealt a crushing blow following a recent calf injury picked up by forward Callum Wilson.

The former Bournemouth man is set for a spell on the sidelines, but Newcastle will not abandon their attempts to bring in Trippier in favour of recruiting a striker.

It is reported that the Magpies have had to alter their transfer plans to include the signing of a new striker but are still hoping to complete a deal to bring in England international Trippier regardless.