The Championship stars that Newcastle United should target in January - including Fulham, Bournemouth and Manchester United players
By Joe Buck
Published 3rd Oct 2021, 12:00 BST
Recruiting in January is notoriously difficult for clubs but could the Championship be the route to success in the transfer market for Newcastle?
After a disappointing summer where just one senior signing was complete, will Newcastle look to strengthen in January?
If they choose to do that, they may want to look at the success that former players Ivan Toney and Adam Armtsrong are currently enjoying in the top-flight.
Both Toney and Armstrong came through the football league to earn their places in the Premier League as the pair particularly excelled last season in the Championship.
The Championship has proven to be a breeding ground for great young prospects, as well as a place where players can rediscover form.
Therefore, as we creep slowly towards the January window, we have listed 14 of the very best Championship players that we believe Newcastle United should target in order to improve their squad.
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Both Toney and Armstrong came through the football league to earn their places in the Premier League as the pair particularly excelled last season in the Championship.
9. Matt Grimes (Swansea City)
A quick look on Swansea City Twitter suggests that Grimes is one of the best-kept secrets in the Championship. Swans fans love him - could Newcastle break their hearts and make a move for the midfielder? (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
The on-loan Manchester United player has been impressing during his first-season of senior football. With competition for places in Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer’s squad fierce, could Chong be forced to move away from Old Trafford in order to get game time? (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) Photo: Harriet Lander
Newcastle’s goalkeeper crisis is slowly fading, however, after yet another injury, it isn’t known how Martin Dubravka will fare on his return. If, for whatever reason, he isn’t able to get back to his best, United may want to look at his rival for Slovakia’s no.1 jersey for their next option between the posts. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Broadway
Eberechi Eze’s stunning form for QPR earned him a move to Crystal Palace where he has impressed. Chair is seemingly the next great prospect to come from Loftus Road and after impressing this season, will likely be hot property in the summer. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse