Newcastle United 'lining up' deal following injury to key player, Magpies 'keen' on wonderkid winger

The January transfer window is fast approaching. Newcastle United, as one of the richest clubs in world football, will be looking for ways to bolster their squad ahead of the winter window - who will the Toon bring to St. James' Park next month?

Newcastle could snap up a former Premier League legend on a free transfer, after one of their key players suffered a potentially long-term injury - in addition to this, they are also thought be looking at the possibility of signing a young Argentinian winger in January.

Newcastle United could sign David De Gea on a free transfer

David De Gea was released by Manchester United in the summer after 12 years with the Red Devils - as things stand, he has still yet to find a new club. However, after Nick Pope suffered a potentially long-term shoulder injury, the door is now open for him to join the Magpies on a free transfer.

Newcastle are 'weighing up' a move for the former Spanish international, according to Football Insider - his wages could be an issue, though. He was on £375,000 a week during his time at Old Trafford upon his release - he may want a wage that closely resembles this amount at St. James' Park.

Toon 'keen' on transfer for Matias Soule

Newcastle, as well as Crystal Palace, are both scouting 20-year-old Juventus winger Matias Soule. This is according to Italian sports media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport - should either club look to make a deal with the Old Lady for Soule's signature, they will need to pay a fee in the region of £20 million.

He won't be able to join Newcastle in January, as he is currently out on loan at Frosinone. Nevertheless, this will not stop the Toon from finalising a future transfer for the player should they choose to do so.