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Ross Wilson faces his first transfer window as Newcastle United sporting director amid pressure to act in the January market.
Eddie Howe has been consistent in stressing that any business Newcastle United conduct this month will be guided by long-term thinking rather than short-term panic.
While the club are clearly dealing with several immediate issues, particularly across the back line, the manager is reluctant to bring in players who simply plug gaps for a few months before becoming surplus to requirements.
Newcastle’s defensive resources have been stretched thin by injuries, leaving the squad short of reliable options.
Even so, there is an acceptance within the club that signing a stop-gap solution in January often creates more problems than it solves.
Bringing in a player who is only useful for half a season can leave Newcastle burdened with an unwanted contract for years, especially if that player no longer fits the squad’s direction.
As a result, recruitment staff are focusing exclusively on players they would have seriously considered during the summer window.
The preferred profile is clear: defenders aged 24 or under, good enough to step straight into the first team.
This approach not only addresses the current crisis but also helps reduce the average age of a defensive unit that is beginning to show signs of decline.
Although Newcastle have compiled a shortlist of potential targets, none appear straightforward to secure.
Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie has been mentioned, but he is currently recovering from surgery.
Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini is another admired option, yet the Italian club are reportedly determined to keep hold of him until at least the end of the season.
According to The Chronicle, technical director Ross Wilson is also tracking Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic.
The 22-year-old Bosnian joined the Serie A side permanently from Juventus last summer for around £2.5 million following a productive loan spell.
Since then, his value has soared, with estimates now exceeding £21 million, and he is viewed as an aggressive, athletic presence at the back.
However, Newcastle’s finances could complicate matters. Sassuolo have little incentive to sell so soon after signing Muharemovic, meaning negotiations would likely be difficult.
January deals are notoriously challenging, especially when the selling club is keen to keep the player.
Reports suggest Newcastle have roughly £25 million allocated for a right-sided centre-back this month, a figure that may limit their options and make any deal far from simple.
