Newcastle United had a busy January transfer window as the club's new owners worked day-and-night to overhaul Eddie Howe's squad and give them the best chance to remain in the Premier League. The headline incomings were Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes, as the club splashed on international stars to give the new era a strong start.
However, two key incomings were domestic signings in Dan Burn - a permanent signing from Brighton for a fee of £13million - and a loan deal for Aston Villa's Matt Targett. Both have gone on to play their parts in transforming the form and fortunes of Howe's defence and without them, the Magpies would likely still be in relegation danger.
It is hoped that a permanent deal will be signed off on for Targett, with a deal of £15million said to have been agreed for the 26-year-old. According to Birmingham Live, that sale could be central to Steven Gerrard getting his own transfer wish at Aston Villa.
