Overview
- Reports in Germany say Newcastle have held fresh talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over William Osula, who is open to a January move after a failed summer switch.
- Eddie Howe says any winter business will be opportunistic and assessed individually, with potential sales considered for players nearing the end of their contracts.
- Newcastle are braced to be short at Manchester United, with eight players set to miss out and Jamaal Lascelles only a possible option for the bench.
- Howe says there is a chance Nick Pope makes the Boxing Day squad if he comes through training, and adds Sven Botman is close to returning despite not yet rejoining full sessions.
- The head coach is awaiting clarity on Tino Livramento’s knee issue and notes that limited training time has slowed the integration of several summer signings.