Newcastle United have been told that Ademola Lookman is not available for loan.
The RB Leipzig forward was a genuine target of the Magpies, but they would have to pay a hefty cash fee to land his services.
Lookman has barely featured in the Bundesliga this season after joining the club from Everton.
Leipzig director Oliver Mitzlaff told Sky Germany: “It was certainly not an easy first round for him.
"Nonetheless, we believe in him and his quality. So we will certainly not loan Ademola Lookman.
“Ademola is a player who has already proven to us that he has a lot of quality.”
Meanwhile, ChronicleLive understands that United have not made a bid or enquiry for Ibrahima Sissoko of Strasbourg during the January window.
Sissoko has been linked in the French media this month.
