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Newcastle United could be faced with January transfer conundrum

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Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba is reportedly a target for former club Anderlecht, according to HLN Sport (via the Chronicle.) 

While the 22-year-old was a stalwart of the Magpies’ doomed Premier League season last time, Rafa Benitez has largely decided against using the Congolese centre-back this term.

He’s a popular figure on the terraces at St. James’ Park, though the burgeoning partnership of Ciaran Clark and Jamaal Lascelles seems to be Benitez’s preference.

He’s made just one start since September and played only eight times in the Championship, scoring an own goal in the loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Since that game, he’s made just a single league appearance, though often makes the matchday squad.

Still, the Spaniard is reportedly unwilling to let any of his first-team squad members leave this month without first signing a replacement and Mbemba is currently on duty at the African Cup of Nations.

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