The Daily Telegraph's north east correspondent gives us all the latest transfer news from the region.

He discusses Newcastle's possible moves in the transfer market as they target West Ham defender James Tomkins as a possible replacement for Fabricio Coloccini who appears to be edging closer to the St James' Park exit door due to personal reasons.

He also looks at Sunderland's business this month and he believes they're keen on bringing in some more fresh faces at the Stadium of Light.