Newcastle United set to seal three deadline day transfers - talks ongoing over a fourth
It’s January transfer deadline day - and Newcastle United are expected to confirm up to three deals before the 11pm deadline.
Eddie Howe’s side have brought two new players to St James’ Park so far this month.
Eighteen-year-old Garang Kuol joined from A-League side Central Coast Mariners before being loaned to Hearts for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.
The Magpies then finally sealed Anthony Gordon’s signature for £45million having first attempted to sign the Liverpool-born forward last summer.
After Gordon’s arrival on Sunday, and West Ham’s Harrison Ashby on route, Howe was ready to declare United’s winter transfer business over - until Nottingham Forest came in for Jonjo Shelvey.
Howe was reluctant to let the 30-year-old go, but accepted his wishes to pursue the move and sign a two-and-a-half-year contract. But Shelvey might not be the only departure.
Here’s the transfer Newcastle United could still finalise before the 11pm deadline:
1. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on January 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
The January deadline day transfers Newcastle United could seal. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2. SET TO LEAVE: Karl Darlow
Should Nick Pope come through tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Southampton unscathed, Darlow will join Championship side Hull City on loan until the end of the campaign.
3. COULD SIGN: Conor Gallagher
Gallagher is understood to be the subject of a £45m bid from Everton, but the midfielder isn’t keen on a relegation scrap. Newcastle could step in, depending on how keen Chelsea are to offload him.
4. COULD SIGN: Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Loftus-Cheek, also at Chelsea, is one of several names Newcastle are considering as they hope to sign a central midfielder to replace Shelvey before tonight’s deadline.