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The January transfer window closes at 11pm and Newcastle United have concluded just one first-team signing this month. Alfie Harrison has joined from Manchester City but isn’t expected to have a major role within the first-team between now and the end of the campaign, however, injury issues may mean Harrison could feature more than initially predicted.
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 meant the club were forced to shop in the free agent and loan markets in order to strengthen their squad this winter.
Despite very little movement into the club, a whole host of players were linked with a move to St James’ Park throughout January and are still being tipped to play their football at St James’ Park next season. Here, we take a look at what Howe’s matchday squad could look like based on all the latest transfer rumours:
17. SUB: Lewis Miley
Miley has impressed in the starting XI this season and may feel hard done by to not feature as a regular once the club’s injury issues have subsided. However, there is a desire to protect him and his development. | AFP via Getty Images
18. SUB: Harvey Barnes
Barnes hasn’t featured since September but is edging closer to a return. His long injury means he will be like a new signing when he does make his long-awaited return to fitness. | Getty Images
19. SUB: Yankuba Minteh
Minteh had been tipped to join his parent club in January if their injury issues got much worse. Newcastle were unable to simply recall the winger from his loan spell at Feyenoord, however, so fans may have to wait until next season to catch a glimpse of the winger. | AFP via Getty Images
20. SUB: Serhou Guirassy
The 27-year-old has shone for Stuttgart this season, scoring 17 times in just 14 league games. He could be seen as a relatively cheap option to replace Callum Wilson with a reported release clause of just £15.2m. | AFP via Getty Images