Overview
- Sporting director Ross Wilson says the club can spend this month but will only do so for moves that fit a longer-term plan.
- Only limited business is expected, with one or two additions targeted and priority positions identified at left back and in midfield.
- Recent wins over Burnley and Crystal Palace and the returns of Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento and Sven Botman have eased urgency, with Dan Burn, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles still sidelined.
- Newcastle cancelled Antonio Cordero’s loan at Westerlo and arranged a temporary switch to Cádiz to secure more playing time for the 19-year-old.
- The club are monitoring youth-focused options such as Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, AZ midfielder Kees Smit and Marseille’s Darryl Bakola, while interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen continues with Tottenham also tracking the striker.