Newcastle United have started well in their return to the Premier League, securing ten points from the opening seven matches- putting them a quarter of the way towards their 40-point total, which should be enough to avoid relegation.
There’s still plenty of work to do though and fans may still harbour frustrations from the recent transfer window, where Mike Ashley rebuffed the requests from manager Rafael Benitez to have more money to spend- which could become an issue as the season progresses.
January presents another chance for Newcastle to bring new players into the club but with Ashley reportedly open to a sale, it’s likely he’ll be tight on the finances once again- which means that the Magpies won’t be able to break the bank.
Fortunately, the club already have the talent required to stay afloat in the Premier League and the crucial work will come next summer- where fans will hope to have a new board in place. Finding a bargain is still ideal though, which is why free transfers could be the way to go.
Here, we’ve identified five ideal targets that Newcastle United can talk to in January- as they all come from the continent, meaning a pre-contractual agreement can be reached in the new year. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
