Newcastle United tried and failed to sign Valencia ace Mouctar Diakhaby on transfer deadline day according to a report from Super Deporte.
The Magpies allegedly showed ‘strong interest’ in signing the French centre-back.
Steve Bruce really wanted to bring the 24-tear-old to St James’ Park but didn’t make an offer that Valencia deemed to be acceptable.
Central defence is clearly an area where Bruce wanted to strengthen at Newcastle.
He will have to make do with what he has now until January at least, however.