Newcastle United has received authorisation to pursue a transfer for a striker who has scored 104 goals on the deadline day.

Newcastle United has maintained a sustained interest in Lille forward Jonathan David, who has been made available for transfer during this window.

The opportunity remains open for Newcastle United to pursue a late January acquisition of striker target Jonathan David.

The Canadian international forward’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and he is currently attracting significant interest from the Magpies. As previously indicated, Newcastle is reportedly optimistic about their prospects of acquiring the player upon the conclusion of his contract.

Although Newcastle is not anticipated to engage in the transfer market this month, it is understood that the Ligue 1 club is amenable to conducting business in January for the player, particularly following their qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.

This willingness is especially pronounced given their acknowledgement that they will lose David without compensation in June.The Magpies have augmented their financial resources through the sale of Miguel Almiron during this transfer window, as he departed for Atlanta United in a transaction valued at £10 million.

Notwithstanding the creation of some PSR surplus, the club’s strategy to date has predominantly been to maintain a resolute stance regarding their intention to refrain from making acquisitions during the winter transfer window.

The expectation is that some short-term discomfort will ultimately result in long-term benefits, thereby enabling United to allocate resources more liberally during a summer transfer window when a greater number of their desired targets will be accessible.Following David’s assistance in enabling Lille to secure a position within the top eight of the

Champions League prior to the knockout stage, the resultant increase in revenue has facilitated the French club’s decision to permit the player’s departure at this time, rather than postponing it until the summer. David, who celebrated his 25th birthday last month, possesses an impressive goal-scoring record in Ligue 1.

Throughout his four-year tenure at Lille, he has scored a total of 104 goals in merely 204 appearances, which encompasses 21 goals in 33 matches this season. David achieved significant success at Gent, where he experienced a similarly prolific period, netting 35 goals in merely 58 appearances.

In the match held at St James’ Park on Saturday, goals in the second half from Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz negated Jacob Murphy’s initial goal, resulting in a 2-1 defeat for the Magpies against Fulham. It was their fourth on home soil this campaign. However, Howe asserts that the results will not alter perspectives regarding transfers.

He stated, “No, there is nothing we can undertake during the transfer window.” The window will remain as it is. Undoubtedly, the outcomes will remain unaffected by that. Such statements will not diminish the fervent desire of supporters for the arrival of new players. Howe remains optimistic that Callum Wilson will return this week for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.