Newcastle have 'three players being considered as alternatives' to Anthony Elanga, after the club had a £45million bid rejected for the Nottingham Forest winger.
Mail Sport understands Forest received the offer in the morning but rejected it quickly and have no intention of selling the Sweden international.
Newcastle are weighing up whether to submit another bid for Elanga or pursue other targets.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed that the Magpies enquired about him earlier this month, having had an approach snubbed last summer.
Forest value Elanga at £60m and it would be a surprise if Newcastle were to meet the asking price.