After a busy last couple of transfer windows, Newcastle have yet to make their move in the market this window, bar the permanent arrival of Granag Kuol on Tyneside.
Financial Fair Play constraints mean the club may have to act smart this window if they want to improve the current first-team squad, but there are options available to them should they feel Howe’s side need strengthened.
But who are some of these bargain transfers? And would any of them get into Howe’s starting XI should they make the move to St James’s Park this month?
Here, we take a look at what Howe’s Newcastle United starting XI could look like following the January transfer window.
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9. RW: Miguel Almiron
Almiron is simply undroppable at the minute and his partnership with Trippier and Guimaraes has raised his game to levels previously unseen at St James’s Park. The Paraguayan has transformed himself into one of the first names on Howe’s team sheet. Photo: George Wood
10. ST: Youssoufa Moukoko
The Borussia Dortmund youngster is one of the latest names to be linked with a move to Newcastle. The German international is out of contract in the summer and has been eyed by Chelsea, Barcelona et al. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
11. LW: Alexander Isak
The Sweden international has finally made his long-awaited return to the first-team with hopes that he has put his injury problems behind him and he can make a consistent impact on the pitch. When Isak is fully fit, he will feel like a new signing. Photo: George Wood