- What do Newcastle United need to do when the January transfer window opens?
Newcastle United was active in the summer transfer window, but given that their season has been hindered by injuries and that they still need to reinforce in certain sectors, the winter transfer window might be just as significant for the team. Newcastle will already be making plans for the January transfer window and how to best maneuver what is frequently a very difficult market, even though it is only October.
The upcoming transfer window is probably going to be very similar to the winter transfer window last year, with Newcastle operating on a tight budget that will probably only be spent on one player, if the right one becomes available at the right price. Recently, Emile Smith-Rowe has been a prospective choice after he has
Newcastle United was active in the summer transfer window, but given that their season has been hindered by injuries and that they still need to reinforce in certain sectors, the winter transfer window might be just as significant for the team. Newcastle will already be making plans for the January transfer window and how to best maneuver what is frequently a very difficult market, even though it is only October.
The upcoming transfer window is probably going to be very similar to the winter transfer window last year, with Newcastle operating on a tight budget that will probably only be spent on one player, if the right one becomes available at the right price. Recently, Emile Smith-Rowe has been a prospective choice after he has
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One of those positions is at the heart of defence. Sven Botman’s injury has highlighted the need to add bodies in this area.
Newcastle failed to address this issue in summer and although Jamaal Lascelles has deputised superbly in Botman’s absence, another centre-back is required if not in January, then certainly in the summer. The winter window may prove too challenging to sign a world-class player, as it proved in 2022 and their pursuits of Botman and Diego Carlos, however, a loan move may prove to be a fruitful option for the Magpies.
Holding off making a statement centre-back signing until the summer by adding someone with quality and experience on a temporary basis could be the avenue Newcastle explore in January. If they are able to do that, then they will have strengthened one area in desperate need of reinforcement and can move onto adding some magic to their forward line.
Miguel Almiron has been brilliant in recent times, but it would be a surprise if the club aren’t planning on signing his long-term replacement in forthcoming transfer windows. Like Anthony Gordon last winter, the person they opt to sign doesn’t have to be ready to replace Almiron immediately, but it is a great opportunity for them to get someone in and help blood them into Howe’s system with the aim of hitting the ground running in the summer.
Of course, they have the likes of Yankuba Minteh and Garang Kuol out on-loan who may be able to come in and do a job – although there are doubts about how much they will be able to make an impact in the first-team. A right-winger is not essential in January, but whilst Almiron is in good form, it would be a good time to bring in an understudy.
Whether it is a center-back or another winger, Newcastle have a fantastic opportunity to bolster their squad and give themselves the best possible chance to hit the ground running next season.
Source: ShieldsGazette
