Newcastle United have seen an £8million offer for Brighton's Dan Burn rejected as they desperately seek defensive reinforcements before Monday's transfer deadline.
With Eddie Howe's side third bottom in the Premier League table and facing the very real prospect of relegation, it is seen as essential to bolster their back line during the January window.
Negotiations for several defenders are ongoing simultaneosuly with 6ft 7in centre-half Burn, 29, one target.
Newcastle's initial approach for Burn was rejected by Brighton and it isn't certain they will follow up with another one.