The St James' Park outfit are yet to announce a signing of note ahead of the 2013-14 Premier League campaign, while Steve Harper, Danny Simpson and James Perch have all departed and Shane Ferguson has joined Birmingham City on loan.
Aston Villa's Darren Bent is reportedly close to making a move to the club, as they look to bolster their forward line.
"I'm pushing Joe to get a transfer in," he told The Chronicle. "I think we need a boost. We are in a situation where want to progress now. The team is in a good place."
"Shola is a player that is under contract here. He's not made any noises to me that he wants to leave," he added.
"Certainly with my striker situation at the moment, I need as many as I can get."
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