If this has been a quieter January for Newcastle United than January 2022, the summer 2023 transfer window may make up for it.
Despite spending £40m on winger Anthony Gordon, much of the focus on Tyneside in the last month has been on the Magpies’ march towards Wembley and their surprise challenge for Champions League qualification.
But having lost Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will be acutely aware that his squad lacks depth – particularly in central attacking and midfield options – and intent on addressing that fact this summer.
