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Newcastle United have made contact with Everton about the potential loan signing of Tom Cleverley.

It is understood that United are now waiting to hear for an answer back from the Toffees about taking the 13-times capped England international until the end of the season.

Cleverley has been used sparingly by Ronald Koeman this season and started just four matches in the Premier League.

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With Christian Atsu set to depart for the African Cup of Nations after the game at Blackburn Rovers, Cleverley fits the bill for the Magpies as they look to keep competition for places out wide healthy.

Koeman is unlikely to stand in Cleverley’s way if he wants to quit the Toffees this month.

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Former Manchester United man Cleverley has spent the last two seasons at Aston Villa on loan before making the move to Goodison Park on a free transfer.

In 42 appearances for the Toffees he has scored twice but could provide some creative spark for United in the second half of the season.

Were the Magpies keen to make the move permanent at the end of the season they would have to pay a fee with the player under contract until 2020.