Howe is looking at a pair of free agents as he looks for a rapid fix to the injury issues at St James' Park, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk
Everton, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Sheff Utd are the Prem sides who have shown a strong interest in a Portuguese free agent, TEAMtalk understands
Mikel Arteta is ready to move for a free agent to bolster his Gunners midfield, while Friday's papers claim Antonio Conte was snubbed by a winger late in the transfer window.