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Christmas is here and for Newcastle United that means a huge test against Aston Villa to come at St James’ Park tomorrow afternoon. It also means the January transfer window opens in just seven days' time.
The club had two disappointing windows in 2024 with no senior player signed in January and only Lloyd Kelly and Will Osula signed as senior outfield players during the summer. PSR constraints will likely bite again this winter, but there could be some wiggle room afforded if they are able to sell a couple of players.
The January window, however, is always a notoriously difficult window to operate in and one that will likely see Newcastle hit a number of hurdles in both buying and selling players. Here, though, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s new-look squad could look like based on all the latest transfer rumours.
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5. Sandro Tonali
Tonali has started to show his class and will be keen to get regular games under his belt to nail down a starting spot. | Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes remains the figurehead of this team and is someone the club will want to build around heading into the future. | Getty Images
7. Joelinton
Joelinton has been used in numerous positions this season but with the likelihood that the club look to strengthen their right-wing options, he may be asked to play a central midfield role going forward. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo showed the Magpies his class during Brentford’s 4-2 win at the Gtech Community Stadium - he also showed why he would be the perfect addition to Howe’s side. | Getty Images