Newcastle United chiefs are heading into the January transfer window with their minds open but also with the need that some freshening up might be required.
While the window may not be as exhaustive as last winter, and by the way it doesn't need to be given the shape of Eddie Howe's squad right now, there is still a feeling that Newcastle will be doing both incoming and outgoing business in early 2023.
Howe held transfer talks in Riyadh with sporting director Dan Ashworth and there have been other high profile meetings during the trip.
