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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9. Dele Alli
Alli’s career at Spurs has stalled recently and the England midfielder will want to play regular first-team football to try and rejuvenate his career. St James’s Park could be the place that happens this season. Photo: Dan Mullan
10. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Dean Henderson of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester United and BSC Young Boys at Old Trafford on December 08, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Dean Henderson's game-time at Old Trafford has been limited recently and may see a loan move away from Manchester United the best way to force himself back into Gareth Southgate's England plans. Photo: Gareth Copley