Unsurprisingly, this transfer window has been dominated by talk about which players may or may not be joining Newcastle United.
Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood have already joined Eddie Howe’s side and more additions are expected for Newcastle as their aim for Premier League survival looks tougher as every week passes.
Additions across the pitch may be needed this month if Newcastle are to beat the drop and judging by this list, the bookies concur that Newcastle need strengthened in all areas.
From Premier League proven talent, to ‘superstars’ from across European football, a whole host of names have been linked with a move to Tyneside.
Here, we take a look at every player that SkyBet have made Newcastle United favourites to sign during the January transfer window:
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5. Alfredo Morelos - 7/1
Morelos has been linked with a move to St James’s Park for a while now and this window remains no different with odds of 7/1 offered on the Colombian joining Newcastle this month. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Nicolas Pepe - 6/1
Pepe’s big-money transfer to the Emirates has not panned out as expected with constant speculation linking him with a move elsewhere. Newcastle lead Everton, West Ham, Everton and Leeds as the bookies’ favourite for his signature. Photo: David Price
7. Samuel Umtiti - 11/2
Despite signing a new deal at Barcelona, Umtiti could still leave on-loan this window with Newcastle and West Ham possible destinations. Photo: PAU BARRENA
8. Dean Henderson - 5/1
David de Gea has been the No.1. at Old Trafford since Ralf Rangnick took charge and Henderson may see a move away from Manchester United as his only hope of getting regular first-team football ahead of the World Cup. Photo: PAUL ELLIS