Newcastle United are now discussing transfer budgets with potential new owner Amanda Staveley.
Staveley's company, PCP Capital Partners, are in talks to buyout Toon owner Mike Ashley.
The Daily Star says significant progress was made earlier this week, as Magpies representatives met with Staveley in London to discuss Rafa Benitez's transfer budget for January and beyond.
The Spaniard will receive upwards of £100m when the transfer window rolls back around, with the club prioritising the need for a left-back, midfielder and forward.
Moves for Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw, Everton star Ross Barkley and former Magpies striker Andy Carroll, now of West Ham, were all discussed in the meeting.
Source: tribalfootball.com