November is upon us which means one thing above all else begins ramping up: transfer rumours.
Forget about the intrusive advertisements on TV or supermarkets as businesses ramp up for the festive period, true football fans begin whetting their appetite for the bonanza of sport and January window - both of which are fast approaching. A lean summer means Newcastle United should have cash to spend, with sporting director Paul Mitchell under pressure to deliver.
The rumour mill has already begun churning on Tyneside ahead of a highly-anticipated winter. Here is how Newcastle may line up by January 31 if their “dream” targets head to St James’ Park.
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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