Henri Saivet having Newcastle medical, says Steve McClaren

Newcastle United are set to sign winger Henri Saivet from Bordeaux, head coach Steve McClaren says.

Saivet, 25, helped the French club win Ligue 1 in 2009 and played for Senegal at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

McClaren said: "He's in the building for a medical and contract discussions. When it's all done, we will talk about the assets he can bring."

The Newcastle coach was reluctant to discuss a possible deal for Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

He said: "He's one of 100 names we're being linked with. I can't comment until they're through the door."

Saivet scored for Bordeaux as they lost 2-1 to Liverpool in the Europa League at Anfield in November

McClaren's Magpies were knocked out of the FA Cup by Watford on Saturday, failing to score and losing 1-0 for the fourth game in succession, and he is keen to strengthen his squad.

Deals with clubs and players are sourced and negotiated by a transfer committee at St James' Park.

"That's going on behind the scenes quietly," McClaren told BSports Newcastle.

"However, my focus is on this week and the team, Tuesday's league game against Manchester United."

Only Swansea (17) and bottom side Aston Villa (16) have scored fewer goals than Newcastle's 19 in the Premier League campaign so far, while their four wins are the joint-second fewest in the division.

Recent performances have been more encouraging, although it is scoring goals that remains McClaren's major concern.

"We've had two disappointing performances, Leicester and Crystal Palace, but since then the attitude has been fantastic, we've scored goals and won games, but the last four we haven't scored goals," he added.

"I can understand everyone is frustrated and angry, we have to be patient, we have to use our experience.

"Various things will have to happen for that to turn."