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 as deadline day approaches and, with that in mind, here are 13 players that Newcastle United could target on loan deals this window:
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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.
5. Georginio Wijnaldum
Wijnaldum has struggled for game time at PSG and although he has little interest in re-joining Newcastle United, his stance could change as the window nears an end. Photo: FRANCK FIFE
6. Ruben Loftus-Cheek
In a fiercely competitive Chelsea midfield, Loftus-Cheek has unsurprisingly struggled for game-time at Stamford Bridge. His quality is clear for all to see and with the World Cup looming, a return to regular first-team football may be on the agenda for him. Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Anthony Martial
Even though Newcastle have added Chris Wood to their squad this window, they are still on the look-out for another striker to bolster their ranks. Martial would add quality to the squad and come to Tyneside with a point to prove after being left out of the limelight at Old Trafford. Photo: Eric Alonso
8. Gareth Bale
It is clear that Bale has no future at Real Madrid, but the Welshman will remain hopeful that he can star for Wales in their attempts to qualify for the World Cup at the end of this year. A loan move to Newcastle could help him regain form and fitness ahead of a crucial international year. Photo: Aitor Alcalde