As Newcastle United have found out, the January transfer window can be a difficult one to navigate with clubs across Europe very reluctant to sell their players this window.
The Magpies have been left frustrated over moves for players like Sven Botman and Diego Carlos with Lille and Sevilla both unwilling to let them depart without making Newcastle pay a large fee – something that the new owners on Tyenside have refused to do so far this month.
One way to navigate this situation is to target loan deals. Loan moves allow players to get first-team action, free up space in squads and on the wage bill for clubs, whilst also allowing them to keep hold of the talent long-term.
Loan moves in January often peak and with deadline day almost upon us, here we take a look at 10 players that Newcastle United could target on loan deals:
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5. Duvan Zapata
Atalanta may be reluctant to see Zapata leave on loan, however, if an obligation to buy clause is inserted then, they may allow the Colombian to leave this month knowing they are set to land a hefty fee for the striker at the end of the season. Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO
6. Nat Phillips
Newcastle have reportedly submitted a loan-to-buy bid for Phillips already this window, but have seen their offer knocked-back by the Reds. As the deadline approaches, they may become more receptive to a move and should Newcastle fail to secure their defensive targets, they may become willing to give in to Liverpool's demands. Photo: Andrew Powell
7. Jesse Lingard
Manchester United may be reluctant to see Lingard leave on loan this month, however, as deadline day approaches, there could very well be movement on both sides ahead that allows this deal to be completed. Photo: Ash Donelon
8. Georginio Wijnaldum
Wijnaldum has struggled for game time at PSG and although he has reportedly little interest in re-joining Newcastle United, this stance could change as the window nears an end. Photo: FRANCK FIFE