The Magpies have failed to make a major signing in the last two transfer windows and were weakened by the lost of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, who they sold for a combined £68million in order to comply with Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), in June.
Howe’s side tried to recruit Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in the summer but refused to meet his £70million asking price. Still, PSR remains a big issue, and United would likely have to sell someone should they buy in January
Although Howe knows strengthening the squad next month is difficult, he admits “freshness is important”. Newcastle, who have aspirations to qualify for Europe again, are 11th in the Premier League after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
“I think freshness is important in a squad, I won’t sit here and deny that. There needs to be a certain element of trading in and out to keep the group dynamic new. A new dynamic and a new team always has to form every season.
“Sometimes, the same squad can produce a staleness and a negative product. So I think we’re aware of that. But it’s about what we’re able to do rather than, “I want”. “I want” is clear. It’s what we’re able to do that is the key thing.”
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