Liverpool are the latest side to be linked with a summer move for Town defender Titus Bramble. Arsenal have already been mentioned in connection with the Ipswich-born defender, but Newcastle appear to be the favourites to land the England U21 player in the summer.
Some are even suggesting that a deal may already have been done and he will be on his way to St James' Park regardless of what division the Blues find themselves in next season.
Given Bramble's fine season last year and poor one this time around it is difficult to assess his value. Reports have suggested anywhere from the £5 million to £10 million mark.
Meanwhile Newcastle's Greek international Niklas Dabizas has denied that he will be moving to Town in the summer as part of a Bramble deal.
Tabloid reports claimed the Greek defender would be leaving St James' Park, but he says he wants a new contract with Bobby Robson's side.