The January transfer window is now just hours away from opening as Newcastle United look to boost their squad in a bid to bounce back from what has been a challenging first half to the season.
After damaging defeats against the likes of Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and Luton Town, Eddie Howe's side are sat 11 points adrift of the Champions League places - and things won't get any easier for the Magpies with the games against Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa on the agenda over the next month.
After suffering exits from the Carabao Cup and Champions League in December, the FA Cup is now the sole focus of United's cup exploits and that will bring an eagerly awaited visit to arch rivals Sunderland next weekend.
The January transfer window will be open by the time Howe and his players head to the Stadium of Light and there is a hope two of three players will be added to the Magpies squad during the first month of 2024.
Ongoing battles with Financial Fair Play may well limit the United hierarchy to loan moves and cut price deals as the Saudi-led owners aim to continue their rebuild at St James Park - but how wealthy are the Magpies owners compared to their Premier League rivals?
17. Chelsea - Todd Boehly, Hansjorg Wyss, Mark Walter and Clearlake Capital Group
Reported net worth - £12.7bn | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
18. Manchester City - Sheikh Mansour
Reported net worth - £17.6bn | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
19. Manchester United - The Glazers & Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Reported net worth - £31.3bn | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
20. Newcastle United - Public Investment Fund, RB Sports & Media and PCP Capital Partners
Reported net worth - £496bn | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images