Eddie Howe desires Newcastle to make signings in January. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photos)
Newcastle have leeway to make signings in January, on account of promoting Alexander Isak for a British switch document price throughout the summer season. One space that could possibly be addressed is midfield, the place Eddie Howe’s depth choices aren’t fairly pretty much as good as elsewhere in his squad.
Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton have change into a settled trio for Howe, however regardless of having the likes of Jacob Ramsey, Lewis Miley and Joe Willock, there’s a feeling that one other midfielder is required at St James’ Park.
Newcastle inquisitive about Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney
As per Soccer Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney has emerged as a goal for Newcastle, as Howe seeks to up the standard of his depth choices in midfield.
“Hackney is a high participant and he’s anyone I price very extremely. It’s no shock there’s curiosity in him, I’m informed numerous golf equipment have been maintaining tabs on him, and it appears Newcastle are actually a kind of golf equipment.
“If Hackney was at Newcastle tomorrow, I don’t assume he’d get into their midfield, as a result of the choices they’ve acquired in there in the mean time are just about fastened. However he’s the form of participant they might like to have who can come into the crew when wanted. Howe has been a bit involved concerning the gamers they’ve acquired behind these three in there. He’s a really proficient participant with loads of room to develop and develop, so he may go into that Newcastle squad with a view to changing into a key participant sooner or later.
“With the three they’ve acquired in midfield in the mean time, he could be entering into there to offer depth, and whether or not that’s what he might be inquisitive about, I’m undecided. Nevertheless it’s positively one thing that will make sense for Newcastle.”
It stays to be seen whether or not Newcastle make a transfer for Hackney, both in January or subsequent summer season. Nonetheless, they may face vital competitors for his signature, with Tottenham amongst these additionally within the race.
