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Newcastle United head into the January transfer window knowing they need to be more proactive than they have been in the previous two windows. Only two senior outfield players, Lloyd Kelly and Will Osula, joined the club in 2024 with the squad in dire need of a refresh.
However, the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules mean the Magpies may be forced to sell before they can buy this winter. Paul Mitchell is also entering his first full transfer window as sporting director and will be keen to stamp his mark on Newcastle United.
The January window, however, is always a notoriously difficult window to operate in and one that will likely see Newcastle hit a number of hurdles in both buying and selling players. Here, though, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s new-look squad could look like based on all the latest transfer rumours.
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5. Lewis Hall
Hall has made that left-back spot his own this season and he will be very hard to dislodge in Howe’s preferred starting side. | Getty Images
6. Sandro Tonali
Tonali has started to show his class and will be keen to get regular games under his belt to nail down a starting spot. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes remains the figurehead of this team and is someone the club will want to build around heading into the future. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton
Joelinton has been used in numerous positions this season but with the likelihood that the club look to strengthen their right-wing options, he may be asked to play a central midfield role going forward. | AFP via Getty Images