The winter transfer window hasn’t re-opened in Europe yet, but there are moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Newcastle set for busy January in transfer window
Newcastle United could make as many as five signings in January, according to the Sun.
The Magpies are keen to add reinforcements to their squad to build on manager Eddie Howe’s start to the season amid hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the second straight year, and it looks as though they will be busy across the winter transfer window.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is believed to be one of their first priorities, with starter Nick Pope set to be out for some time after suffering a dislocated shoulder. ESPN sources reported on Tuesday that the 33-year-old would be open to joining them. Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is also being considered as an alternative after the 25-year-old lost his place as the starting goalkeeper to David Raya.
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The Premier League club are also keen to land a centre-midfielder. Al Hilal star Rúben Neves, 26, is believed to be near the top of their shortlist for that objective, while Manchester City‘s Kalvin Phillips, 28, is also being looked at in the search for a temporary replacement for Sandro Tonali — who won’t return to competitive football until August 2024.
Newcastle are also interested in strengthening their forward line, and it is Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike that is being monitored. Ekitike, 21, has made just a single appearance this season, and he has previously been linked with West Ham.
