Newcastle United are set to continue their policy of tying down their most promising players.
Toon owner Mike Ashley has been criticised for a lack of transfer market investment, and manager Chris Hughton insists he has no plans to spend in January, but attempts are being made to keep the current squad.
Andy Carroll and Mike Williamson have both signed contract extensions this season and Nile Ranger is expected to be next, says The Journal.
The 19-year-old striker is believed to have been offered a contract extension which will take him until 2016. Even with Leon Best fit again, manager Chris Hughton has ruled out loaning Ranger to the Championship for more experience.
