The Clyne rumour is being pushed essentially by the Express whose record on accurately predicting comings and goings is a little less than indifferent.
And with the player coming back from a pre-season injury, it seems less likely than usual given the problems being experienced with Darren Randolph whose move is still on hold given his own inability to get through a medical at this stage.
The apparent alternative – Manquillo – is a now and again starter for Newcastle and would not be the most popular of choices.
And Moyes has been handed a word of advice by former academy chief Terry Westley who told ClaretandHugh that he has the ready-made right back on his hands in Ben Johnson.
The under 23 – who is now involved with the first team squad – is expected to be back in full training over the next few days and could be available for selection in a fortnight to three weeks.
And Westley told us exclusively: “He will be challenging for the Number One slot – he is 6ft 1in and comfortable defending or going forward. David has the man for the job. He’s a great prospect and can save the club a lot of money.”