There is an air of mystery surrounding what the January transfer window could look like at Newcastle United.
Their Financial Fair Play constraints mean a smaller spend than their last two windows is likely, however, there are areas of the squad Eddie Howe would like to strengthen this month.
But how do the Magpies, who know a good window could be vital in their European ambitions, navigate a notoriously tricky market?
Here, we take a look at a long list of players that have been linked with a move to Newcastle United in January and analyse whether a move is likely this month and what they could bring to St James’s Park if they made the switch.
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5. Marcus Thuram
Allan Saint-Maximin has been doing his best to tempt the Borussia Monchengladbach forward to Tyneside. And whilst Howe has poured cold water on speculation over a move for the Frenchman, it is impossible to deny the huge talent Thuram has at his disposal. Able to play through the middle or out wide, Thuram would offer great quality anywhere across Newcastle’s front-three and his physicality means he is ready made for Premier League football. Photo: FRANCK FIFE
6. Ivan Fresneda
Newcastle’s interest in the young Spaniard makes a lot of sense. He is very highly-rated, has experience in a very tough league and will act as a solid back-up option to Kieran Trippier - someone he will undoubtedly learn a whole heap from playing and training alongside. Fresneda would bolster their strength in depth at the back and with a reported price of just £12m, isn’t too big of a risk for the Magpies to take. Photo: CESAR MANSO
7. Angelo Gabriel
The Santos youngster is yet another South American wonderkid tipped with a move to Tyneside. Adding to the Brazilian cohort already at the club, Gabriel would be an exciting signing for Newcastle. Photo: GUILHERME DIONIZIO
8. Scott McTominay
McTominay has ‘admirers’ at the club as they search for a genuine No.6. However, Manchester United are reluctant to sell the Scotland international who would add defensive cover to Newcastle’s midfield. Photo: Matthew Peters