It was all the time going to be an attention-grabbing switch window from Newcastle’s perspective, and with gross sales needing to be made to ensure that new signings to return in, one membership stalwart appears set to maneuver on.
Eddie Howe’s aspect have slipped alarmingly down the Premier League desk after a succession of accidents to high-profile stars curtailed their ambitions for 2023/24.
At current they discover themselves in a distant tenth place and a few 16 factors behind leaders Liverpool – who even have a sport in hand on the Magpies.
With lower than a fortnight left of the January window, there isn’t a lot time to get offers over the road, however Javier Manquillo’s impending transfer to Celta Vigo might assist oil the wheels.
In line with The Athletic (subscription required), the 29-year-old will rejoin his previous Newcastle supervisor, Rafael Benitez, within the Spanish top-flight, thus bringing to and finish his seven-year keep on Tyneside.
The outlet additionally observe that the defender hasn’t made a single look for the Magpies this season due to damage, although a latest operation is believed to have been profitable.
It isn’t clear how a lot Newcastle shall be asking when it comes to a switch price, nonetheless, the price saving when it comes to wage will unlock some much-needed area in membership coffers and make sure the membership keep on the precise aspect of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability laws
