He went to talk to Carver (and the players) following the 3-0 win at Hull.
Worries about Newcastle’s transfer window business are set to be unfounded: with United more likely to sign someone than lose a player on Monday.
If he comes, Dele Alli would be a significant addition.
As of last night a deal was said to be ‘in the balance’ but there is a willingness to do the transfer and Newcastle’s pitch is that he will play games if he comes and proves himself good enough.
Graham Carr is understood to be a big fan and the dispatches are positive.