For once on Tyneside, January promises to be a very busy month. Even more signings are expected to help bolster the squad ahead of a crucial end to the season as Eddie Howe’s side battle against the drop.
Players with Premier League experience are likely to be favoured and supporters will be hoping that deals can be agreed early in the window - allowing the new signings to make as much of an impact as possible.
As expected, lots of names have been linked with a move to Newcastle since the takeover of the club was complete in early-October, but what could a Newcastle United side look like if some of the most heavily-linked players joined the club?
Well, here, we take a look at what Eddie Howe’s starting XI could look like following a busy January window at St James’s Park:
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5. LB: Lucas Digne
Digne is looking like being on his way out of Goodison Park - could he be on the move to Newcastle United in January? Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. RM: Joelinton
One of the shining lights of Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United has been Joelinton. The Brazilian has been required to play in numerous positions and been very impressive under the new management team at St James’s Park. Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
Shelvey is another player to impress under Howe and he will play a major role in helping Newcastle score enough goals to survive relegation this season. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. CM: Aaron Ramsey
Ramsey will reportedly be allowed to leave Juventus on a free in January. He has huge Premier League experience and would add a different dynamic to the Newcastle United midfield should he join. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos