Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe insists he's not seeking to shift out any of his squad players.
Newcastle were one of the few clubs who named four goalkeepers in their Premier League squad at the start of the campaign and Freddie Woodman, who has not played since September, would certainly benefit from another loan move if the right opportunity presented itself in the mid-season window.
When it comes to the club's other fringe players, Dwight Gayle also has yet to feature under Howe; Jeff Hendrick only has a late cameo to his name; and Sean Longstaff has made just two substitute appearances as he enters the final months of his contract.
However, there are four games between December 27 and January 8, including an FA Cup third-round tie against League One side Cambridge United, so there will be rotation and Howe is certainly not entertaining the possibility of anyone leaving just yet.
"I've had none of those conversations with my players and I wouldn't encourage them, either," he said.
"We need everyone that's here focused on the fight to stay in the league. Simple as that. I wouldn't encourage anyone to look anywhere else.
"We have a small squad. We have a few injuries within the squad as well so everyone should be focused on getting in the team."
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