Eddie Howe has spoken of the need to get "the chemistry" exactly right during the January transfer window.
Newcastle United go into their second winter trading period under new owners and it remains to be seen whether Howe is presented with a five-man quota of players like he was at the start of 2022. One thing is for sure, there is less urgency ahead of this year's January window.
But nevertheless, care and attention to detail are at the forefront of Howe's mind. Speaking in Saudi Arabia, the Magpies boss warned of the dangers of rushing in and buying players just for the sake of it.
