The January transfer window is now open and Newcastle United have the chance to strengthen their squad once again.
Although Financial Fair Play constraints mean they will have to be clever in the market, the club will be keen to strengthen the options available to Eddie Howe as they look to push for European qualification after a disappointing couple of weeks on the field.
Although they aren’t likely to splash the cash in the next few weeks, there still have been plenty of names linked with a move to Tyneside - with a few that could come in and immediately challenge for a starting spot.
Here, we take a look at what Howe’s first-team could look like if all the latest January transfer rumours are true:
Although they aren’t likely to splash the cash in the next few weeks, there still have been plenty of names linked with a move to Tyneside - with a few that could come in and immediately challenge for a starting spot.
![Gordon started the season in electric form, but has dipped in recent times. A less packed schedule may help him rest and recover over the next few weeks and hopefully he can get back to his very best.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/08/15/51/RW%3A%20Anthony%20Gordon.jpg?trim=0,83,0,83&width=800)
9. RW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon started the season in electric form, but has dipped in recent times. A less packed schedule may help him rest and recover over the next few weeks and hopefully he can get back to his very best. | Getty Images
![Isak’s injury issues mean fans haven’t really seen the best of him this season, but in glimpses he has been able to demonstrate his class and why they were happy to part with £63m to sign him last summer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/02/15/54/ST%3A%20Alexander%20Isak.jpg?trim=0,60,0,53&width=800)
10. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak’s injury issues mean fans haven’t really seen the best of him this season, but in glimpses he has been able to demonstrate his class and why they were happy to part with £63m to sign him last summer. | Getty Images
![Barnes has not been able to showcase his talents in a Newcastle United shirt since moving to St James’ Park in the summer. It is hoped that he can return to action soon and become an important part of the starting line up.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/08/15/49/LW%3A%20Harvey%20Barnes.jpg?trim=0,19,0,94&width=800)
11. LW: Harvey Barnes
Barnes has not been able to showcase his talents in a Newcastle United shirt since moving to St James’ Park in the summer. It is hoped that he can return to action soon and become an important part of the starting line up. | AFP via Getty Images