'We'll look' - Newcastle United weigh up £55m solution as January transfer confirmed

Almiron has returned to former club Atlanta United for around £10million in a deal Howe says “needed” to happen with the Magpies under the constraints of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

United aren’t expected to sign a replacement before Monday’s transfer deadline, leaving Jacob Murphy as the only recognised right forward in the squad.

“Yes, it's probably not ideal for us in this moment to be light in that position, but it is what it is and I've always said I've got no problem dealing with what I know and trying to make the best of the situation,” said Howe.

“We'll look at solutions and players in different positions if we need to. That's my job to try and find a solution if that happens.”

Murphy has performed well for Newcastle this campaign, scoring three times and registering eight assists. A problem only arises if the 29-year-old picks up an injury or suffers a lost of form.

Howe admits he doesn’t have an out-of-out back-up action, like he did with Almiron, but has vowed to find a solution should such situation arise.

United will welcome back Harvey Barnes from a muscular injury next month, while Howe namedropped Will Osula, Joelinton or an academy player - perhaps Garang Kuol or Trevan Sanusi - as potential right-wing options.

He said: “I don't think there is a natural player, we'll look at a few different options. Joelinton has played wide for us this season. As I said, Will Osula could possibly [play there], we'll have a look at that. But I don't think we have a huge queue of players that naturally wouldn't necessarily excel playing on the right, but we'll have to find a solution, of course.

“We need support for Jacob, he's not going to be able to play every minute of every game, and we also need to push him. We'll look at the academy and see if there's anyone there who deserves an opportunity - we'll look at all options.”