Newcastle have made an enquiry about Dominic Solanke but have been told that Bournemouth will not sell him this month.
Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, has been in the market for a striker to bolster his attack for the second half of the season and is a long-term admirer of Solanke, having signed him while manager at the Vitality Stadium.
The 26-year-old was signed from Liverpool five years ago in a £19 million deal and Bournemouth would stand to make a huge profit on their investment, but are determined to keep him at the club despite others showing interest.
Solanke has led Andoni Iraola’s attack this season and has scored 13 goals in 22 appearances. Iraola is understood to be reluctant to let any of his strikers go as Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo are at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Wales international Kieffer Moore is his only other fit striker and he is reluctant to let him leave despite interest from several Championship teams.
Solanke, who has a long-term contract at Bournemouth, has scored eight goals in his past eight appearances and has helped push his club into midtable.
