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Newcastle United will already be planning for the January transfer window, but their recent injury crisis means minds and focus will have been sharpened about which players they could look to bring in during the winter window.
Although it is a notoriously difficult market to operate in, the Magpies have been active in their previous two January windows and could repeat that again when the window opens on January 1.
But who could they look to sign? To decide that, we have simulated the January transfer window on Football Manager to see what kind of players could make the move to St James’ Park this winter.
Here, we take a look at 18 players that Football Manager 24 believes Newcastle United could sign during the January transfer window:
5. Marcos Leonardo
Leonardo currently plays for Santos in Brazil and has registered 21 goals in 41 games this season. Santos are renowned for producing superb attacking talents - could Leonardo be the next one off their production line? If so, Football Manager predicts that it will cost Newcastle around £20m for his signature. | Getty Images
6. Andre
Andre is a 21-year-old defensive midfielder that plays for Brazilian side Fluminense. He has been capped twice by Brazil and has been a regular feature for his club since breaking into the first team in 2021. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Nordi Mukiele
Another centre-back that FM believe Newcastle United could target in January is PSG defender Mukiele. The French international hasn’t been a regular starter whilst in Paris. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Leandro Barreiro
Barreiro currently plays for Mainz in the Bundesliga and has represented Luxembourg 50 times, despite being aged only 23. Barreiro is a tidy central midfielder - but would cost the Magpies £30m - according to Football Manager. | Getty Images