Newcastle United 'considering' move for German international in January transfer window

After their 3-1 loss against Nottingham Forest earlier in the week and with a depleted squad to boot, the January transfer window cannot come soon enough for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United. Who will they look to bring in to consolidate their position?

Today, we'll be looking at a German defender who the Toon are 'considering' launching a bid for. Additionally, Newcastle have also been long-interested in a Manchester City midfielder - he could finally make the jump to St. James' Park in the upcoming transfer window.

Newcastle 'considering' bid for Jonathan Tah

Newcastle are thought to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah - they could make a move for him in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their options at centre-back, according to a report from FootballTransfers.

Tah has been a significant factor in Leverkusen's impressive Bundesliga season that currently sees them sitting at the top of the table. With an estimated transfer cost of just £15 million, he could be a bargain for the Magpies if they make a move.

Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips 'interested' in joining Toon in January

Kalvin Phillips' woes at Manchester City are well-documented. He has struggled manfully to break into their first team - but his Etihad Stadium nightmare could soon come to an end, as Newcastle may put forth an offer for him next month - either in the form of a loan or a permanent transfer.

According to TEAMtalk, City would be 'happy' for the former Leeds United star to leave the club in January - moreover, he is also believed to be 'interested' in a move to Newcastle. It is unclear how much the Sky Blues will demand for his signature, though it is unlikely to be anywhere near the initial £42 million fee that they paid for him in the summer of 2022.