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The January transfer window has been open for more than a fortnight and Newcastle United are yet to conclude a transfer. The Magpies entered the month with a plethora of injury issues that could have been solved with activity in the window.
However, FFP and PSR constraints mean the club will have to act smartly in the market and they may be forced to shop in the free agent and loan markets in order to strengthen their squad this winter. But who has been linked with a move to St James’ Park and would any of the rumoured additions be able to force themselves into Eddie Howe’s plans for the second half of the campaign?
Here, we take a look at what Howe’s matchday squad could look like after the January transfer window if all the latest transfer rumours are true:
5. LB: Tino Livramento
Livramento deputised brilliantly at left-back during Dan Burn’s injury absence and he will be a serious challenger for a starting spot on both sides of defence. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes has shown his class throughout the season and may be able to step up his game in the second half of the campaign if the club can sign a genuine no.6 to play alongside him. | Getty Images
7. CM: Kalvin Phillips
Phillips has been strongly linked with a move to St James’ Park during January. A move for the former Leeds United man won’t come cheap, even if it is just a loan deal, however, it’s clear that he has the quality needed to be a success if he moved to Newcastle. Crystal Palace have recently been tipped with a move for him this month, however. | Getty Images
8. CM: Sean Longstaff
Injury to Joelinton against Sunderland could see the Brazilian sidelined for the remainder of the season. Longstaff may be the man Howe calls on to replace Joelinton in the middle of the park. | Getty Images