The Newcastle owners have made a big decision about January in the past few days, Howe will be delighted

While Christmas is quickly approaching, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will be counting the days until the January transfer market opens.

With his squad currently ravaged by injury, the Toon manager requires a few gifts from the owners in the new year.

Newcastle’s squad has been pushed to its breaking point, with injuries and suspensions preventing the club from competing on numerous fronts. You have to wonder if we could have advanced in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup if so many players had been unavailable.

While Newcastle fans will ponder what could have been, Eddie Howe will not dwell on the past. He’ll be looking ahead, ensuring Newcastle has a solid second half of the season.

He will require assistance from the owners to accomplish this. And, thankfully, it appears that he will get exactly that.

Newcastle owners even more keen to make new signings in the January transfer window

 

 

The Newcastle owners, according to the Athletic, intend to back Howe in January and provide him with the resources he needs to make some fresh signings.

They go on to say that, while loan agreements are the most likely route, one or two permanent signings might arrive at St James’ Park next month. According to The Athletic, the owners are now even more committed to upgrading the team in January after a recent meeting.
With everyone pulling in the same way, the January transfer window could be very intriguing. Newcastle needs to fill a number of positions, and it will be intriguing to watch who the club targets as they seek to support their manager while remaining fiscally responsible.

Three positions Newcastle could address in January

Newcastle’s shopping list has to include an attacker. Injuries have harmed the Magpies in that area, therefore a new wide player would be welcomed at St James’ Park.

The club will also most likely be looking for a midfielder, especially given the situation with Sandro Tonali. He was suspended until August 2024 after the Italian Football Federation investigated him for betting. Kalvin Phillips appears to be the frontrunner to replace Tonali, with the 28-year-old highly linked with a transfer to Tyneside.

A goalkeeper could potentially be on the menu, with Nick Pope sidelined for several months following shoulder surgery. Martin Dubravka has taken over as Newcastle’s starting goalkeeper in his absence.

Newcastle fans should brace themselves for a busy start to 2024, with many players required and an ownership eager to assist the manager.