The 9 January transfer window deals Newcastle United are predicted to complete
Newcastle United will hope to boost Eddie Howe's squad during the January transfer window.
The January transfer window is open for business and that represents a golden opportunity for Newcastle United to add to Eddie Howe’s squad ahead of the second half of the season.
As it stands, the Magpies are sitting in thirteenth place in the Premier League table - but also lie just four points adrift of the top five. Progress in cup competitions will also be high on the agenda over the coming weeks as Newcastle prepare for two two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final with Manchester City, an FA Cup third round tie with Bournemouth and Champions League clashes with PSV Eindhoven and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, there is no doubt the transfer window will loom large over all on-field events during the next four weeks and United supporters await news over potential incomings and outgoings before the window slams shut in early February. Although Newcastle’s defensive injury crisis is showing some signs of easing, there is a belief the Magpies could target a full-back and a midfielder is also believed to be on the radar - although that could depend on possible outgoings over the next month.
But what business are Newcastle predicted to complete during the January transfer window? We take a look with the help of AI tool Grok3 to see how it believes the coming weeks will play out.
Who is predicted to leave Newcastle United during the January transfer window?
Will Osula
Grok3: “Limited minutes and currently injured; nearly joined Eintracht Frankfurt previously. A permanent or loan move would allow first-team experience elsewhere, especially if Newcastle add forward depth. Fits policy of developing young players via loans/sales with sell-on potential.”
Joe Willock
Grok3: “Fallen down the pecking order with limited starts; contract until 2027 but genuine Premier League interest exists. Departure most likely if a midfielder arrives, freeing wages/space and potentially recouping a fee.”
Emil Krafth
Grok3: “January is the last chance for a transfer fee if no extension is agreed. Interest reported with possible Copenhagen move; allows squad regeneration and avoids free departures.”
Youth loans
Grok3: “Sean Neave, Leo Shahar, Alfie Harrison to gain valuable first-team experience elsewhere, in line with academy development.”
Who are Newcastle United expected to sign during the January transfer window?
Dayann Methalie - Toulouse
Grok3: “Newcastle have scouted him extensively and plan an approach soon. He fits the profile of a young, athletic player with high ceiling to provide cover/competition for Lewis Hall and others amid ongoing injury issues at full-back/centre-back. Accelerating a potential summer target due to current squad needs.”
Kees Smith - AZ Alkmaar
Grok3: “Long-term interest persists, with Newcastle viewing him as a high-potential addition for midfield depth. Competition from other top clubs makes it challenging and potentially expensive, but he aligns with the youth-focused recruitment strategy.”
Nathan Ake - Manchester City
Grok3: “Monitoring situations like Aké for potential loan. Injury crisis and inconsistent form have highlighted needs for reinforcement without breaking wage structure; focus on versatility.”
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