Most names currently being linked are viewed internally as unrealistic when it comes to January. Newcastle admire the players mentioned above, but the expectation inside the club is that, unless a significant exit occurs, any mid-season arrival is likely to be a younger profile of player, with a lower salary, rather than a marquee name.

Here we are again, the Newcastle United 2025 January transfer window looms, with much at stake. After a summer of perceived relative failure, what can we expect? In the days of PSR, a starting point is our financial situation.

Manchester United lost their fourth straight game on Monday against Newcastle. New coach Ruben Amorim commented on the club's transfer plans in January.

Manchester United do not have the funds to buy players to strengthen their struggling team in the January transfer window. Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was their fourth consecutive loss and left United marooned in 14th place in the Premier League, with new head coach Ruben Amorim warning a first relegation in 51 years could be a possibility.

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.