Sky Bet Championship league leaders Newcastle United have identified Swansea City winger Modou Barrow as a key target, according to Sky Sports reporter Pete Graves.

Reports earlier in the week suggested that Rafa Benitez was considering a move for the Gambian winger who had fallen out of favour at the Premier League club.

Initially it was believed that Newcastle United was plotting a move to bring Andros Townsend back to St James' Park, however, Barrow has emerged as a key target.

It appears that Rafa Benitez and Lee Charnley will exert most of their efforts in the last week of the transfer window to secure the 24-year-old winger's signature. is considering

Modou Barrow has been ever present in Swansea City's first team squad, however, it emerged that Paul Clement would be willing to let Barrow leave for an appropriate price.

Newcastle fans, what do you make of the news? Are you pleased that Newcastle's interest in Barrow has solidified? Is he the calibre of signing Newcastle needs to be making? Could he be the difference in the second half of the season? Do you expect this move to go through before the deadline? Let us hear your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below!