Newcastle United’s recent injury crisis means the Magpies may be forced to dip into the transfer market when it opens in order to strengthen their depleted squad.
Whilst they have been able to maintain a decent start to the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup, Newcastle will be looking for a boost in the winter window to help them maintain their standards until the end of the season.
Of course, January can be a difficult market to operate in and Newcastle’s task won’t be made any easier if Premier League clubs vote to install a temporary ban on clubs loaning players with the same owners - one that would greatly impact the Magpies if they wanted to sign players from some Saudi Pro League clubs.
Here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s matchday squad could look like after the January window based on all the latest transfer rumours:
5. LB: Lewis Hall
Although Hall is still yet to complete 90 minutes, injury to Dan Burn and Matt Targett mean that he may be asked to play more games at left-back than initially planned. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Ever since he came to the club, Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle’s key players and he has demonstrated that again this campaign. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM: Ruben Neves
If the Magpies are allowed to sign Neves this winter, then there is no doubt that they will be gaining a supremely talented player and someone who would improve their starting squad. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
The Brazilian has been brilliant in recent times and after a slow start to the campaign amid injury worries of his own, is proving why he is now a regular in the national side. | Getty Images