Newcastle United have finally gained momentum following the dismal summer transfer window. Back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Arsenal have reignited faith in a campaign that threatened to peter out before the festive period.
Eddie Howe’s men now take on Nottingham Forest - the Premier League’s surprise package this season. Should they maintain their momentum going into the winter months, a positive January could springboard the Magpies into the second half of the campaign.
The rumour mill has already begun churning despite Newcastle’s dealing stalling due to FFP/PSR restrictions. No significant signings in the summer has placed pressure on sporting director Paul Mitchell to deliver.
But what would a dream January look like? NewcastleWorld has profiled how United may look should PIF splash the cash.
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2. GK: Nick Pope
Pope is currently sidelined with a knee injury but is expected to be handed an immediate recall when he returns mid-January. | Getty Images
3. RB: Tino Livramento
Livramento has established himself as Newcastle's first choice right-back and recently broke into the England squad. And you still feel he has lots of room to develop. | Getty Images
4. CB: Marc Guehi
A January move for Guehi appears unlikely, but that's not to say Newcastle don't remain interested after attempting to sign him in the summer. | Getty Images