Newcastle United look set for a much calmer January transfer window compared to last season. The Magpies had already brought in Kieran Trippier and were closing in on Chris Wood at this stage in the previous campaign, as they looked to battle their way out of relegation.
The recruitment in January and then the summer, has been a master stroke with Eddie Howe's side still competing on three fronts and closing in on a Champions League berth. There remains plenty of football to be played until Newcastle secure a return to European football and you would still expect the club to strengthen this month, but maybe not quite to the extent of previous windows.
January is a notoriously difficult month to work in and having spent big on Alexander Isak in the summer, his return to fitness will act as a new signing. There remains links to Leicester City duo James Maddison and Youri Tielemans, but the Magpies have been quiet in the market so far.
