Joe Kinnear has reacted angrily to reports which claimed Charles NZogbia could be poised to leave Newcastle United in January.

Possible Newcastle targets John Arne Riise and Per Ciljan Sjelbred have yet to be approached about a move to the North East according to their respective agents.

Mark Viduka is ready to hand Newcastle a timely boost, as manager Joe Kinnear has revealed the striker could be back in contention inside a fortnight.

Joe Kinnear has revealed he has drawn up a list of players that he wants to sell at Newcastle, and he has asked Mike Ashley to hand him a contract at least until June so he can put his plans into action.

Joey Barton has hogged the headlines since returning to the Newcastle fold but Joe Kinnear is confident that Danny Guthrie can now fill the void left by his more controversial midfield colleagues enforced absence.

Newcastle are anxiously awaiting news on Joey Barton after sending the midfielder for a scan on his injured knee.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has conceded Steve Bruce will leave The JJB for a new challenge at some stage, but says there is no chance of him heading to Newcastle while Mike Ashley is at the helm.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka has returned to full training for the first time since undergoing an operation on his Achilles, but there was less positive news concerning defender Steven Taylor ahead of Saturdays Premier League game against Wigan.

Joe Kinnear has told Harry Redknapp to noteven bother trying to sign Shay Given in January as the Newcastle goalkeeper will not be allowed to leave St James Park.

Steven Taylor has moved to ease fears over his fitness by insisting he is confident of being cleared to face Wigan at the weekend.