Newcastle United have limited funds if required to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window.

Matthias Jaissle has hinted that he will push for reinforcements in the January transfer window.

Newcastle United had a net spend of around £30million in the summer despite eight players arriving. The outlay was financed by high-profile sales like Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

However, with the Magpies taking a youthful approach, several of the new recruits have seen little action. Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba - viewed as stars of the future - have not started a Premier League game.

As a result, many Newcastle fans believe the squad is lacking the quality of previous seasons. It is understood that the Magpies have wiggle room to make at least one addition in the winter window.

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Matthias Jaissle drops January hint

“First of all, it’s on us to do the best out of the current squad,” Jaissle said recently when asked about January. “We have a lot of potential players, young signings we did in the summer.

“But as a manager, you always aim for adjustments in each transfer window. This will be my first one in January, and of course, you’re always aiming for adjustments.”

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‘They need time’ - Matthias Jaissle

Jaissle also defended the youngsters who are yet to make an impact at St James’ Park - insisting they “need time” to adjust to the rigours of English football. He added: “We spent quite a lot of money on the young talents, and I mentioned that they need time. They need time to be ready for the Premier League.

“It’s a different calibre playing here. I think everyone who has been following the Premier League in the last few years will know how often and how long players need adaptation time. That’s even more the case with such young talents.

“But we will give them the time and we will support them. We can just provide them the tools to be ready as soon as possible and try to make sure they feel comfortable when they get the chance.”

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