If he is still in a job (which seems to be doubtful going by today's news of a takeover) Joe Kinnear could target John Arne Riise and Denilson in the January transfer window.
Kinnear has (allegedly) already drawn up a shortlist of potential targets to give to current owner Mike Ashley should his stay extend into the new year, and it is understood the names of the the Roma defender and Arsenal midfielder are on it.
Kinnear's Wish-List!
By Nu Mad
Updated Saturday, 22nd November 2008
Kinnear: "I have already got my shortlist ready and I will be giving it to Mike.
"We need two players in as soon as possible, and I have them in mind.
"One is with Roma and he is not in the team at the moment. The other is a player who has already scored against us this season.
"I know their agents and what they would be is loan deals from January until the end of the season. I already know the player in Rome would cost us £2million to bring over here.
"We need to strengthen the team and the squad, and if we can get them, they would be a big boost because both are top-class players."
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