Newcastle United were restricted to just four new signings this summer but are now expected to follow those up with further recruitments in the January transfer window, with early reports already linking them with a transfer battle involving Arsenal.
The Magpies spent just over £120million in the last few months and could now add to that with a relatively cheap signing for ‘less than €10m (£8.6m)’ with the capture of Benfica ace Alex Grimaldo, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract.
But Eddie Howe’s side are said to renew rivalries with Arsenal for his signature, with the Gunners also believed to be one of the interested parties, as the Spanish defender is expected to be available for a cut price fee.
