Newcastle United’s successful January transfer window has proven to be their springboard for success that now gives the Magpies a nine-point cushion on the relegation zone.
New signings Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn have all played their part and fears about returning to the Championship appear a distant memory. However, it was not just those who arrived that dominated the winter headlines on Tyneside.
Sven Botman, Diego Carlos and Hugo Ekitike were three players the Magpies pursued but failed to get over the line in January. The precarious league position Newcastle found themselves in at the time made it hard to attract all of their top targets but the obstacle of potential relegation will be removed should they try again in the summer.
