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The January transfer window closes in just over a week and much like 12 months ago, it has been quiet on the transfer front not just at Newcastle United, but around the Premier League. Clubs up and down the division are worried about PSR whilst buying players is always a difficult task in a winter window that often has very unwilling sellers.
Despite their magnificent form of late, Newcastle United have a number of areas of the squad they would like to strengthen in the market to give Howe all the tools he needs to help them make a real good go of the second half of the Premier League season. But just who could some of those players be and how could their matchday squad look coming out of the window?
Here, we take a look at some of the very latest transfer rumours to see what Howe’s options could be when the January transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday 3 February. Would you like to see this team start for the Magpies? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
5. Lewis Hall
Hall has made that left-back spot his own this season and he will be one of the very first names on Howe’s teamsheet. | Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes remains the figurehead of this team and is someone the club will want to build around heading into the future. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Sandro Tonali
Tonali has started to show his class and is likely one of the very first names on the teamsheet in that No.6 role. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton
Joelinton has been used in numerous positions this season but has found a home once again in centre-midfield as part of a brilliant midfield three. | Getty Images