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Newcastle United are not making an attempt to sign former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes - despite reports linking him with a move to St James’ Park.

The Chronicle understands that there has been no contact between Valdes and his representatives and the club will stick with Rob Elliot, Fred Woodman and Karl Darlow during Tim Krul’s enforced absence.

Valdes is under contract at Manchester United and there has been talk of his contract being terminated.

But even then, Newcastle are still not in a position to make a move for the 33-year-old.

United’s squad is currently at its 25-man limit and due to Premier League rules, they would have to release a player in order to add to it.

Valdes’ agent Gines Carvajal has claimed the keeper will be on the move when the January window opens for business.

“He needs to go to a place he feels is right for him,” Carvajal said.

“He won’t be coming to Spain, unless he decides otherwise.

“It is obvious he must leave in January, and we are looking to find a move that he likes.”