The rumours have already began to circulate as the January transfer window draws ever closer - but what moves could Newcastle United make when the winter trading period opens for business? We fire up the brand new edition of Football Manager to see how the world’s most popular managerial simulation predicts events will pan out as the virtual Magpies look to build on a promising first half to the season.
To set the scene, Eddie Howe’s side are sat in the top six of the Premier League table and have progressed into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a round of 16 tie with Marseille lying in wait. However, they head into the new year on something of a poor run of form after losing three of their last four fixtures and being knocked out of the Carabao Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
So what business will the virtual Howe conduct as he aims to progress on a number of fronts?
1. Newcastle United’s January 2024 transfer window business - as predicted by Football Manager 2024
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2. OUT: Elliot Anderson
The academy graduate joined Scottish giants Rangers on loan for the rest of the season. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. IN: Gianluca Mancini
Capped 11 times by Italy, Mancini will test his ability in the Premier League for the first time after joining United in a £24m deal from Roma. Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
4. IN: Angel Correa
A new forward for Eddie Howe as Correa joins the Magpies in a £7m deal from Atletico Madrid. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images