Newcastle United transfer rumours as reported Magpies target linked with move to Qatar; The latest Newcastle United transfer rumours and news.

Byline: By, Tom Coates

In the midst of animosity and talk of a takeover, few Newcastle United supporters are discussing transfers.

However, transfer news can often prove difficult to escape and although there has been no reported development in rumours surrounding Reading midfielder John Swift, there is still transfer news for fans to digest.

Here is the latest transfer news from the last 24 hours.

Newcastle-linked playmaker set for move to Qatar

Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is in talks with a club in Qatar, according to The Athletic.

The 30-year-old's days at Everton have seemed numbered for some time and he was linked with a move to Newcastle over the summer, but a deal never materialised.

It now appears the former Real Madrid man will leave the country altogether and start fresh in the Middle East if talks go smoothly.

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