_NEWCASTLE UNITED EYE PREMIER LEAGUE STRIKER IN JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW_
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing a Premier League forward in the January transfer window, but it’s not Alan Shearer, the legendary former Magpies striker. Instead, the club is targeting a proven goal-scorer to bolster their attacking options.
_RUMORED TARGETS_
1. James Maddison (Leicester City)
2. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
_NEWCASTLE’S NEEDS_
1. Reinforcements needed to support Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak.
2. Increased competition for places to boost squad depth.
3. Eddie Howe seeks a clinical finisher.
_TRANSFER SPECULATION_
1. Newcastle willing to spend £40-50 million.
2. January move likely, with talks already underway.
3. Target’s availability and wage demands key factors.
_EXPERT ANALYSIS_
“Newcastle need a consistent goal-scorer to push for top-six. This signing could be pivotal,” said football pundit, Chris Sutton.
_STATISTICS_
1. Newcastle United: 7th in Premier League (20 points from 12 games)
2. Callum Wilson: 6 goals in 10 appearances (2023-2024)
_SOURCES_
– Sky Sports
– BBC Sport
– The Athletic
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