Three signings but no striker – a risk worth taking for Newcastle United? Liam Kennedy's January transfer window analysis

Newcastle United added three players to their ranks in the month of January, but did not get the striker everyone wanted.

By Liam Kennedy

Published 1st Feb 2020, 08:00 BST- 1 min read

And the general consensus in the United fanbase is that the Magpies have missed a trick not getting a frontman over the line.

Has it been a positive window for United or a negative one? Our NUFC writer Liam Kennedy assesses movement at St James's Park, even though United failed to add much-needed goals to their Premier League frontline.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Steve Bruce, manager of Newcastle United gestures on the side line during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on December 21, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)