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Steve McClaren says that Newcastle United are looking to move quickly in the transfer market after the high profile arrivals of Georginio Wijnaldum and Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Next to come through the door will be Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba, who has indicated that his move from Anderlecht is a ‘done deal’.

And McClaren says there are more new faces in the pipeline – some that could surprise fans with their names currently off-the-radar.

The team are flying back from the States to continue pre-season and McClaren said: “We’re forever working. People are mentioning this and that (but) believe you and me, we have a lot of names that people have not got hold of yet. We have been close with them.

“At the moment we have two in and I am sure we are looking for others. But as I say they have to be the right ones.”

Mitrovic was regarded as one of the ‘right ones’ by United and he could now make his debut at Bramall Lane against Sheffield United on Sunday.

Asked whether the Serbia forward could play at the weekend, McClaren said: “I think it’s the visa we have to get through and it might take three or four days. We hope so.

“It will be good to get back on Friday, meet him and get him in with the family.”

And looking back on what has been a successful pre-season tour in terms of team spirit and fitness building, McClaren said: “There were a lot of plusses. Freddie Woodman came in and did well. Rolando showed his talent and ability.

“When he comes in he is going to be a real talent and threat so I am delighted with the staff and the players.

“We move on and we all have two days travel ahead now.”

Meanwhile, United will assess the chances of Fabricio Coloccini playing in the Sheff United game this weekend, with the centre-back yet to figure in pre-season because of an achilles injury.