We're still awaiting any news on positive headway for a new first-team signing for Newcastle United after it was confirmed that the club has signed an exciting teenager for the Under-21s.
Newcastle aren't expected to spend big in January with this transfer window primarily set to be used as a way to raise funds for the summer.
However, there are deals to be done for the club, and not all of them involve bringing in fresh players.
There are several players out of contract in the summer and while many of those will be allowed to leave if we can't shift them for a few quid this month, at least one is already in talks over a new deal.
Indeed, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has already reported on X that Newcastle are in talks with Fabian Schar over an extension.
"🚨⚪️⚫️ Understand Newcastle are stepping up efforts in talks over new deal for Fabian Schär.
"Negotiations underway and advancing well as Newcastle want to make it happen and keep Schär at the club."
As things stand, Fabian Schar is Newcastle's only fit right-sided centre-back, and despite being suspended against Tottenham and again tonight against Arsenal, he's been a near-ever present fixture in Eddie Howe's side.
Schar is getting on a bit in footballing terms, but he's still a massive part of how Newcastle United play, and replacing him is going to be very tricky.
Thankfully, that's not something we'll have to do in the summer with a new contract on the way.
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24 | 13 | 41 |
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24 | -36 | 9 |