"I think obviously at Newcastle there's been a lot of talk about their squad and is it strong enough? Probably big concern for Eddie Howe is maybe the lack of cover, especially at fullback where they've had injuries to the likes of Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento. So maybe cover at left back and right back with Kieran Trippier not getting any younger either. That could be something that Newcastle could look at."
"If any of those players are injured it's definitely a drop down from their midfield as well so Howe would be looking to add to his options there. I also think obviously there has been lot of talk about strikers with the whole situation with Alexander Isak leaving so late in the window. They're still waiting to get Yoane Wissa fully fit, and I think that'll be a priority to get him fully fit, but if a player was to leave then maybe."
Newcastle have had an underwhelming season so far but Saturday's 2-1 victory over Man City provided a morale boost. The majority of summer signings have yet to convince as they continue to bed in. Newcastle plan to make multiple January signings, with at least three targets identified to strengthen the squad. Primary concerns include lack of cover at fullback after injuries to Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, and potential aging of Kieran Trippier. Midfield depth is vulnerable to injury drops, and striker options were unsettled after Alexander Isak's late departure and Yoane Wissa's fitness issues. The club appears to have funds to spend and could use recruits to push back toward the Premier League's top end.
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