second Newcastle The star could now leave the club this month Eddie Howe He is reportedly looking to trim his squad in the second half of the season.
Newcastle United wins again
Two more goals from star player Alexander Isak and a shot from Anthony Gordon ensured Newcastle ran out 3-0 win over Wolves In midweek to extend their winning streak to nine consecutive victories in all competitions, moving them to fourth place in the standings. Premier League.
Eddie Howe's side are now well placed in the discussion to finish in the Champions League places, just five points behind second-placed Arsenal, but they are relying heavily on the fitness of their key men after it emerged that Harvey Barnes will be out for almost a month. Operating with a groin injury, which has left the Magpies without valuable cover up front.
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This number is scheduled to decrease further next January, with the Daily Mail reporting that Newcastle is preparing for this Atalanta United's £10m bid accepted for Miguel Almironwho has only started this campaign twice so far.
It is added that the Paraguayan striker is “reportedly keen to return to his former club and talks will accelerate this week” over a move away from Tyneside before the transfer window closes on February 3.
Perhaps most worryingly, it has also been reported that Newcastle are “unlikely to sign a replacement” for the striker in a move that would leave them wide open during the second half of the season. Now, another Newcastle man is expected to leave with Almiron this month.
Newcastle's £100,000-a-week defender is ready for an exit
This comes as The Boot Room claims that the former Aston Villa coach Dean Smith is looking forward to a reunion with Matt Targett at new club Charlotte FCWhile there is also believed to be interest from across Europe.
The left-back has fallen down the pecking order thanks to an injury at St James' Park, and now looks surplus to requirements following Lewis Hall's emergence this season.
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He managed just 80 minutes of first-team action, much of which came in the FA Cup third round win at the weekend, where he played 70 minutes in their win over Bromley, picking up an assist in the process, but he was never again part of the squad. Who recently won against Wolverhampton.
Once Manager Eddie Howe called her “outstanding”.he can now follow Almiron to Major League Soccer and “is being viewed by Charlotte FC as a potential loan target”, while it is added that “a host of European clubs are showing interest in Target”.
This comes after reports that Defenders Available for loan earlier in the window In a move that could see Newcastle get some of it £100,000 weekly wage off their books in a move to free up money elsewhere.
Although Targett and Almiron have not played as much as expected, they are still important players in the team when fit, and Newcastle fans will be hoping there are substitutes in action as they look to extend their impressive winning run.
