Newcastle United January transfer targets, Digi Mart USA News: Newcastle United head into the January transfer window with a clear need for more firepower after a mixed start to the season under head coach Matthias Jaissle, according to a report from Chronicle Live. The German took over from Eddie Howe and began well, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool and beating Spurs 2-0 away, but defeats to Leeds and Coventry and a 3-1 loss to Everton in the Carabao Cup have raised questions among fans.
The club has managed only 12 points from 10 games, and its goal output has been limited. Alexander Isak’s departure has not been replaced, William Osula has scored once since suffering a foot injury in August, and Yoane Wissa has also scored once in 13 games.
Harvey Barnes is the club’s top scorer in all competitions with four goals, which the report highlights as a central concern.
The i Paper has claimed Newcastle have set their sights on Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Drena Beljo, 24, who has scored 19 goals and set up nine more in 20 games this season. Chronicle Live reports that scouts have watched him and that he is valued at around £20m.
Chronicle Live also reports that Newcastle were among the clubs linked with Stuttgart playmaker Bilal El Khannouss, who has been valued at £54m. Sky Germany reports that Stuttgart have lowered their asking price to £33m, according to the same report.
Left-back cover is also being considered, with Manchester City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri, valued at £30m and reported to have requested a move, described as a speculative option.
