Who Should Newcastle Sign in January?

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Newcastle United have new, very wealthy, owners. If you hadn’t heard… Newcastle’s owners have inherited a squad that has been punching above its weight for seasons. So, if the owners want to achieve their ambitions for the toon army, who do they need in their team?
JJ Bull sits down with Joe Devine and suggests some sensible squad picks.
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[@danielmerriman8066]

"You can't just get rid of human beings" *looks nervously at the Owner's Box*

[@999------]

exactly what i thought too haha

[@yogenderkini3078]

@@999------ exactly what i thought also, best bet they will get relagated, worst they will finish only above Norwich and when they go down the owners will sell the club to mike ashley for 50million pounds

[@jamesfowler6785]

Hahhaahhahahaha

[@Nicolasin-yn9mu]

No humans there! lol ;D

[@johnmitchell2269]

The amount of likes on this is so fitting

[@hveisel]

"Three dead, four wounded, and they mummified the last one" might just be the greatest intro to any video ever

[@markmatthews7202]

Just discussing what the new owners of Newcastle did with the previous coaching staff I'd imagine.

[@Mrderbyman25]

Oldest*

[@Javadamutt]

Sounds like Mike Ashley's transfer policy

[@fadhilideche2831]

@@markmatthews7202 Or what the current owners have done in the Middle East.

[@heijimikata7181]

@@fadhilideche2831 This is funny….Until I realized that it’s probably real.

[@mahonicles]

"You can't just get rid of human beings" - are you familiar with Newcastle's new owners

[@nishantak911]

underrated comment. think they purposely kept that line in

[@heijimikata7181]

@@nishantak911 true.

[@flyingscotsman32]

☠️

[@johannjones2011]

Hahahaha

[@jayeshratangairi8732]

We need you to visit our embassy asap !

[@nbarrett100]

Love the idea of spending £100 million and keeping Matt Richie in the starting 11

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Given he’s one of our most influential players, a leader on the pitch and puts a shift in every time he plays, why wouldn’t you pick him?

[@lewisdesilva3950]

@@akamiguelsanchez9985 because he's a pretty crap footballer. Passion and putting a shift in isn't enough. His defensive positioning is atrocious, so we get bombarded down the left - made worse by ASM not defending

[@KindredBrujah]

@@akamiguelsanchez9985 You'd pick him - but not at left back.

[@ja1295]

@@lewisdesilva3950 hes not a crap footballer cus hes pro hes at a level where he does a job in the prem

[@lewisdesilva3950]

@@ja1295 crap is relative to PL. He has been awful for us recently. Could certainly do a job in Championship/Scotland tho

[@zerdaloo]

Isco would fit Newcastle like a glove. He's virtually been frozen out the squad at Madrid and he's basically won everything, so he's gonna try and get a last big contract

[@ayomide1007]

Sure, but it doesn't seem like there's anything left to motivate him.

[@ImmuneGEORGE]

I think he's the type of player we really need to avoid.

[@lonestarr1490]

He's never shown much ambition to play anywhere else than La Liga, though.

[@zerdaloo]

@@ImmuneGEORGE I think you're being incredibly ambitious and/or self righteous if you think Newcastle aren't gonna recruit lazy mercenaries who are looking to make a quick buck. If history tells us anything, they're actually the first type of players you'll attract.

[@HarryG98]

😂

[@Grerty22]

Missed out on category number 4: A player on loan from Chelsea 😅

[@IncredibleMet]

Barkley, Hakim

[@ods81]

"St. Maxim they've got a good player, Wilson they've got a good player, Almeron is ..... fast"

[@grantreill1966]

Almiron at a lower level is more than a one-dimensional player, but he's really just an impact player at the premier league level. I wouldn't be surprised to see a move to the Netherlands or potentially even back to America if he wants regular first-team football. He's great at a level where his creativity is allowed to show, and he's shown with extended success in North America that he's capable of a physical style of play, but in the Prem his creativity is limited and he's more of a speedy good on the ball sort. He has goals in him, potentially even on the big stage, but I think he plays best when he's one of the best players on the pitch.

[@benjog26]

@@grantreill1966 "but I think he plays best when he's one of the best players on the pitch." erm....... yeah....... isn't that true of everyone? You should see me when I play with my brother and his 10 years old mates, They don't stand a chance

[@grantreill1966]

@@benjog26 yes, I worded it poorly. It's more to say that when he's the focus of play and everything runs through him he plays well. When he's the go-to outlet for creativity, and he's got the backing of the management, he plays well. He's just not a quality Premiership player because it appears he doesn't like to be a role player.

[@funisanartform]

Making notes for my FM22 Newcastle save. Good work, guys.

[@mundea]

"Several, large ghosts" brilliant 😭😭😂😂

[@stmichaelshill7421]

Tifo: You can't just get rid of human beings... Dodgy Saudi NUFC owners.... Hold my (non alcoholic) beer

[@lordJUDE10]

Root beer?

[@grievuspwn4g3]

Malt?

[@vishwasshankar3929]

Oil?

[@julianmorgan79]

Lol if you don't think they drink you need to learn a thing a or two about rich Muslims

[@heijimikata7181]

Hold my halal.

[@JoelGibbs_]

This feels like an episode of Peep Show with Jez explaining how he makes his music and Mark sitting there pretending to be interested

[@adityaparmar6433]

They should definitely buy Ibrahima Sangare for a 100 million

[@mediacenterman8583]

So he can play in the championship next season?

[@mateo-zq5wl]

@@mediacenterman8583 hahahaha well said

[@PainfullyMintE]

I was hooked right from the start with an intro like that

[@FrizFroz]

"They bought a big Robinho-signing... called Robinho."

[@sanmarino6816]

Getting rid of Manquillo but keeping Ritchie at left back? I'd definitely replace Ritchie first (or hope a new manager can get something out of Lewis)

[@lordJUDE10]

I'd convert Manquillo to a CB. Guy is great at one on one marking with his back to his goal.

[@MichaelH3948]

@@lordJUDE10 he's also only 5'11.

[@nathan113]

Why convert Manquillo, he's like our best defender just keep him at right back

[@kennethchew1563]

@@MichaelH3948 azpi is 5'10 5'11 and his best position is at RCB wide centerback role, height doesn't really matter at the 3 atb system if you have two other tall defenders

[@rosieosho]

would love to see lewis get another chance, as well as bloody schaer!

[@musaabid1055]

"You can't just get rid of human beings" _Sad Jamal Khasshogi noises_

[@MrWarbley]

09:56 for Joe turning into Boris Johnson

[@FrttMs]

To be fair, Coutinho played as an attacking 8 on the left side in Liverpool when we had the Fab 4, and he did a good job of pressing the ball and progressing the play. And of course his screamers when around the box. He could do well with a powerful midfield around him, he just needs his confidence back. Provided Newcastle stay up this season lol

[@tristanmonzeglio]

Who else can see JJ's cry for help in the bottom right corner?

[@merijn4440]

He's gonna het mummified

[@jimguy607]

Lol, I didn't notice that 😅

[@kriega2]

"you cant just get rid of human beings and...hide them" Have you forgotten who owns Newcastle now?

[@heijimikata7181]

Sarcasm.

[@Iamwatchingyou75]

Donny van der Beek might be interested

[@nathandwarika3614]

The content on here is always so informative and well done, all very well thought through and its so clear that time has been invested in making each video, but it is honestly really hard to watch.

[@KindredBrujah]

Pretty baffled that you highlight Lascelles as one to keep when he's probably our worst centre back. He is English, I guess, which helps for accountingy reasons.

[@eltrainmusic]

That was my first thought as well. We have a couple of decent defenders, Lascelles is definitely not one of them.

[@chrispeacock1257]

He was very good under Rafa but then again our whole defense was before Bruce got his hands on it.

[@l0dgey]

Same with keeping kraft and getting rid of manquillo

[@georgethompson2444]

Fernandez is easily are best defender, experience leader too

[@XiJakke]

same with longstaff who’s no where near a good enough level and is so much worse than hayden

[@darhaha3391]

Barkley has been in good form for Chelsea, I'd love to see him be a club's main man again, like he was for everton.

[@jackpiggott40]

Problem is he was one of the main men on loan at villa and he was awful after the first 3-4 games he played, very good player on his day though so I do hope he can make something of himself

[@AB-bc3vi]

They should get delle and barkey to make up 2/3 of a midfield trio

[@jjclement-sutcliffe8843]

I literally just watched this video for the merchandise song at the end! Absolute banger!

[@adithyaadiga488]

Please do match previews and emphasis on how team press please

[@gentleken7864]

Players that I always titter a bit when I hear their names... Longstaff Smallbone Praet Mee

[@Timbone07]

Hahaha

[@postmanpat9799]

lascelles has been shocking for 2 years, manquillo has improved loads. please watch us play first.

[@dddgtsd]

Yep, I laughed out loud when Lascelles was included in the 'good players'. ASM, Wilson and Dubs for sure are our best three players. I'd chuck Willock and Almiron in the second tier of half decent attacking squad players. Fernandez has probably been the most consistent defender, I'd hold on to Schar just in case we start playing decent football as he could be useful as a ball player at the back. Clark, Ritchie, Hayden, Manquillo, Dummett are all good lads who deserve a pat on the back but let's be fair, they're championship quality. Shelvey and Joelinton are two weird ones, I think there's a player in Jo under the right manager, maybe not a starter but he has some attributes just needs some guidance. Shelvey I'd be shifting on, complete luxury player but like Schar could benefit from having some decent players around him and a good manager in the short term.

[@barrymchugh667]

I was just thinking about Ramsey last week! Great minds think alike JJ 😉

[@ultrademigod]

I think they should sign Dele Alli and Harry Winks. And I'm not just saying that because I support Spurs...

[@shahidnyker2900]

Granit Xhaka is that seasoned international. Please take him from Arsenal. Please.

[@william81595]

Interesting topic!

[@Ktt531]

Newcastle don’t have too much “pull” right now so I don’t think they will get names such as dembele and coutinho but if they bring in fringe players from other clubs that will improve them making their pull bigger and then they can go in for bigger name players

[@PS-py8zf]

They are fringe player's at Barcelona

[@Ktt531]

@@PS-py8zf too big for Newcastle

[@bobfal]

Match fitness being a big factor in any signings especially if they find themselves in the relegation zone come Jan.

[@dddgtsd]

yep, I think it's too late by January unfortunately, if we want quality it'll be loan signings sadly as no one will want to sign for a doomed club who will be relegated soon. Might have to start buying ready for next season.

[@kylegalcorn]

Your merch shanty somehow blends Mighty Boosh’s Old Greg and Crack Fox, producing something both sexy and chilling at the same time. I am nearly persuaded to buy the most useless item after falling under your spell.

[@tobywillis3408]

I'd personally go for a couple of centre backs and a high quality DM, maybe something like Rob Holding, Tarkowsky and if you could make a statement signing like Calvin Philips or something that'd be amazing.

[@cheaterjoel2112]

rob holding? how about an UPGRADE on kiaran clark

[@martintaylor4543]

To be perfectly honest, I'm watching mainly for the Tifo Merch song these days.

[@KindredBrujah]

I've had it randomly pop into my head at various points since they started including it. "??? merchandise."

[@robinjasonchristiansen1507]

do you know what the real song is called?

[@piersonjamesa]

i was looking for this comment, i enjoy it way to much.

[@emmanueln6390]

What jazz tune is playing in the background in the beginning?

[@sfdjk]

imagine a quatar sponsored club not letting a saudi sponsored club sign their players

[@kauswekazilimani3736]

Expected.

[@davidosullivan772]

More videos with these 2 brilliant 👏 👌

[@PokeGOExplorer]

They should get Coutinho. He'll cost like 35-40M and he'll be a good addition to the squad

[@Snorlaxxll]

I mean we cant forget also that the plan here for the club is to just avoid relegation, so a lot of players in that club are imo good enough to do just that under a competent manager. Playera like Schar, Jamal Lewis, Hayden, Almiron are not bad players. But I do agree that a RM and a RB are a priority.

[@dddgtsd]

Schar I've commented elsewhere, under a decent manager and playing in a more expressive side should be our best CB. He overplays a bit for the way we play atm and can only really play as one of the three CBs as he needs that cover. Lewis, I'm yet to see any positives from him but he's young and under the right manager who knows, Almiron is a grafter and should always remain as at least a squad player. I'd be looking to move Hayden on, great servant much like many of the lads (Clarke, Ritchie, Lascelles etc) but he needs to be replaced with someone better on the ball. Always said if you could combine Hayden and Shelvey you'd have a a decent Prem player.

[@Snorlaxxll]

@@dddgtsd Yes! Agree with all your points. Schär gets regurlarly picked for Switzerland and shows his qualities. If it turns out to be Eddie Howe, I wouldn't be too surprised if we see him at least get a chance. Hayden & Lewis were more a point about being good enough to avoid relegation, but yes obviously long term they should be replaced.

[@Nicolasin-yn9mu]

Longstaff could get a job with the security keep the home crowd happy? ;D

[@Timbone07]

Haha both of you are ridiculous

[@Timbone07]

@@ronrichardson3103 As a Man United fan, I recall the Longstaff brothers scoring long range bangers lol

[@Spiedi2012]

tifo merch ad the only ad ever I watched on repeat

[@Telsion]

Among others, I added Gravenberch, Neres, Dest, Lisandro Martínez, Marcus Edwards, Declan Rice, Karsdorp, Rensch, Isak .... in the FM22 Beta. Yes I'm failing FFP for the CL *and* the English League, how did you know

[@mcorriette1]

Why would Declan Rice go there? He’s a Chelsea fan, will only leave West Ham for Chelsea. Plus West Ham have a much better team, and just got a load of cash

[@steveningram3732]

In hindsight knowing the players we signed and seeing the players you write off, i am so thankful for Eddie Howe.

[@FAHCORE]

Lingaurd and other top 4 teams players that can't break into their 1st team is my preference over the last big payday mercenaries options.

[@GuinessOriginal]

Lingardinho has said on social media he wouldn’t go to Newcastle because of their owners

[@ogfridgeman5546]

@@GuinessOriginal based lord lingard

[@former-smartguyy1275]

What did you use for the team board? Boxlight or something else.

[@pc8679]

Love the channel

[@liamdimartino3263]

Was waiting for this for ages gents, thank you! Up the Toon ⚪️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️

[@breslonovic]

Callum Hudson Odoi on loan would be another option that would keep them up and not break the bank. Would give him game time to get a better chance at the starting 11 for both club and Country going into a world cup year while bumping up his value for Chelsea if he decided he wanted to leave by end of the season. That is if Chelsea would let him go for 6 months on a title challenging season.

[@thesash777]

No chance now he's become an integral part of the chelsea squad

[@killercaos123]

How many offices do u guys have? I’m genuinely curious

[@tomsmith3216]

Someone mentioned Barkley, he'd be a good signing. Any of the CBs mentioned in the video. Surely a left back would be high on the prio list. Ben Davies from Spurs, maybe. Ramsey is a good shout. I'd probably leave the attack for now, tbh. You can come back to that later, but ASM, Fraser, Wilson and Amiron have enough about them to do a job until the summer. So prioritise a CB, a LB, a RB, and a central mid. But I think the bigger problem Newcastle have is coaching: it's not been good enough. IMO, Hayden, Willock, Lascelles are good enough for the PL, but they're not at the level they should be. And Newcastle are being carried by ASM and Wilson.

[@JoDyMa]

This is brilliant, I've been doing a Newcastle Rebuild on FM22 and I bought both Tarkowski and Sule 😂😂😂

[@stevelandwonder4760]

Schar can play out from the back but only when he is on the pitch! He should be playing instead of Lascelles. Fernandez should also be played...our two best CBs are on the bench!

[@KindredBrujah]

Agreed. We need a whole philosophy change to make the best of the players we currently have. Even Joelinton plays well in a possession-based setup (and not as a lone striker).

[@dddgtsd]

Agreed Fernandez has been our most consistent CB over the past few years. Schar is our best footballer at the back for sure but needs to be in the right system, hoping with a new manager he could be revitalised because I bloody loved him during the Rafa years.

[@Kurt_Philanderer]

I think you guys are underestimating just how much of a beast has been created here. Absolutely anyone is a potential target, mbappe, halland, salah, ANYONE!!! You know how money talks.

[@biggerinofudge]

Did anyone notice Help me written on the board in the bottom right hahahaha

[@CrystalOnixGaming]

Ramsey and Dembele are 2 players i wouldn't bring in to build a team around. They're too injury prone.

[@koketsontuli5058]

Yo this might be the greatest intro to a video ever 😭😭😭

[@Bella1899]

I love this. Do you write all of the jokes for the channel, Joe?

[@userjim83]

A centre back, a fullback or two and a midfielder who’s good on the ball for sure Then another striker too if they can find one on loan

[@dddgtsd]

pretty much what I commented above - full backs for sure and a strong core. If we spend 100m and still have Ritchie playing full back, the new manager needs to be sacked haha.

[@paulepaulson4199]

The "Help me" at the right corner got me 🤣

[@_adamlock]

"Sure. Alright Bob Dylan, you carry on" Line of the video for me!

[@andrewmartin2103]

I see any really big players coming in loan with option stay if there stay up.

[@verycasul]

Another points need to consider is whether the players have some images they want to keep. We knew about Newcastle new owner and we knew the reputation they have. Players that want to keep their images or very aware about that will probably stay away from joining Newcastle.

[@Ben-io3ku]

how about Wijnaldum? he's having some problems breaking into the team at PSG

[@lordJUDE10]

Especially, since he was there b4 Liverpool.

[@biblemaniswatchingyoumastu1920]

Doubt he’d drop back to Newcastle’s level after spending 5-6 seasons at clubs at the sharp end

[@mcorriette1]

Sure he’d rather stay in Paris on huge wages rather than go to Newcastle again to fight for lower mid table

[@freshNfuzzy]

The merch song is so cool

[@TheWaxlemon]

hope they can build a team with more chemistry than these two

[@roym2185]

TIFO must be simultaneously one of the most fun and one of the most frustrating places to work in journalism... Fun cos you can play around, experiment, and so on. And frustrating cos when you're trying to get into detail and seriousness and deep tactical analysis and such, it can be derailed at any moment by a mention of ghosts or Joe wanting to be specific (in general) or by TIFO merch... For this one, yeah will be interesting to see how Newcastle go. Lots of solid potential players there but they'll cost decent money.

[@legalimmigrantz]

The merchandise song is awesome!

[@purehyperbole5727]

So the sport washing is working. Well done lads! What a great video. Sleep soundly.

[@CarlinConnolly]

Can't help thinking that Zlatan could probably be tempted from Milan and being from Sweden he will be fine with the weather! If the Trippier rumours are true then that is a great start. But what they need to do is to derail their rivals for relegation, Norwich are down regardless of who they sell or sign so i would buy the following: Tarkowski from Burnley, Sarr from Watford, Bertrand from Southampton, Dallas from Leeds and Bissouma from Brighton - it'll cost them north of £250m but add those players to Newcastle and they have a decent squad and very good first choice XI.

[@wesdryden2086]

Chamberlains lass is a Geordie so that would actually make a a lot of Sense

[@mattburland8105]

The real issue I see is that come January, Newcastle may still be propping up the bottom of the table and it will be hard to convince the kind of exceptionally talented players that Newcastle need to come join a relegation fight already in progress with the very real prospect, not of playing Champions League football next season, but of playing in the Championship instead.

[@strangulator123]

Time to sign Roy Kent then

[@robertwalker4563]

Best advert ever!!

[@devanman7920]

This is such a strange mix of intelligent yet goofy at the same time. Like listen to jazz in the background haha

[@JG-gd3px]

Love the merchandise song.

[@rexlongfellow]

Amazing merch ad😂😂😂

[@brendanobrien8198]

This would be an exciting team to watch next year.

[@dddgtsd]

in the Championship ;) - we'll smash it!

[@yaboialejandro]

Loftus-Cheek would fit Newcastle perfectly imo. He's shown glimpses of real quality playing for Chelsea this season, but he's not really commanding a guaranteed place on a teamsheet that's already *stacked* with brilliant midfielders. He's English, premier-league quality and a player that Chelsea would certainly consider selling. I'd say that Marcelo Brozovic is an outside bet, but unlikely. He's quality and is probably holding out for a bigger team e.g. Utd or Liverpool to come get him in the summer instead.

[@camorraII1]

YOu guys are the BEST!!!!

[@groovygloo2079]

I have just subscribed purely for the intro 😂

[@adityabaradwaj1628]

Says don’t sign too many players…basically does a fifa style of rebuild

[@flyingscotsman32]

Ha I laughed too. But they did backtrack at the end. I’d expect 3.

[@hugosantos989]

Like they tried to do a realistic style rebuild and went overboard and signed wayyyy too many good players

[@tom201]

lmao @ this intro - reminds me old top gear where they'd start with some non sequitur about paint or music before they start talking about cars

[@aaronconway4435]

If Newcastle want to be in Europe soon they'll not only need to look at home grown English players, but ones that developed through Newcastle, as you need at least 4 in a 25 man squad - currently they have the Longstaffs and Woodman, so it might be worth looking into ex-Newcastle players that they could tempt back. Tavernier or Mbabu at RB would be an upgrade on Manquillo, and up front, Toney and Adam Armstrong would probably cost a lot more but would provide better depth than Joelinton and Gayle

[@aidanfirth1581]

Callum McGregor I don't think is a feasible option for anyone atm. Fantastic player but just signed a new contract, is the captain of Celtic, half way through a really important season for Celtic and also in interviews saying he wants to retire at the club. Maybe a summer buy at best, but I don't think anyone is getting him in winter.

[@ngoako]

Tifo merch!🎶🔥👌

[@TheDarkKnightRacist]

If i want to starting build a decent squad with big money, just like i did in FM, i would always look for PSG, or Man City bench first, i mean they have amazing bench players just sitting there wanting free money, look at Lucas Moura, Digne, Cavani, there's more still stuck at their bench, players like Draxler, Kurzawa, Bernat, Icardi these guys are first team level in 80% of EPL clubs. then i go to leech that Barca burden, Coutinho, Dembele, or Araujo could be bought for cheap prices.

[@byronvath4879]

Does anybody know what watch this dude is wearing ?

[@efzyhing2384]

tbh I think Newcastle should focus on these two points: a few experienced players and more local talents if you want long-term development (1): Ramsey, Ox, Zaha, Lingard, or even Kane (2): Maitland-niles, Eze, Mitchell/Thomas, Aarons, Cantwell Also, I think we shouldn't get too overwhelmed by the amount of money they have although they really have a lot. Players like Dembele, Coutinho and Brozovic sound unrealistic to me

[@dddgtsd]

Brozovic sounds unrealistic but you've mentioned Kane :/ - or was that a joke?

[@fizz113]

Thoughts on Kurzawa?

[@mattthomas2078]

Finding the nearest bin to dispose of Matt Ritchie is far more important than replacing Manquillo

[@krrrcht]

In his defence, he a) reliably crosses a ball well to the point that he's one of Newcastle's most effective creative outlets and b) makes a huge difference in motivation. The team's a lot more aggressive and willing to fight with him shouting at everyone on the pitch. and c) He's also somehow a better defender than Jamal Lewis, despite being a very very makeshift LWB. We desperately need someone better than him but it's worth bearing in mind what he *does* bring to the table too, which is more than his below par wingback performance.

[@triplethraet]

i listen to the tifo merch song every time

[@jaedi1396]

Pulisic could also be an interesting signing

[@DYL2020]

Players like Sarr Tarkowski JWP.. these are players we should be looking at, they’d improve our squad and be a massive blow to the teams around us

[@fmyouthdev]

Ramsey is a good shout 👍

[@himanshubajaj7878]

What about DVDB?? He is not playing much and would be versatile Midfielder..🙂

[@ratzinger3814]

they have the on screen chemistry of timon and pumba if pumba was suffering from severe ptsd

[@JPzizou]

Surely sacking Bruce at the end of the season was the most logical thing. They need to go in and scoop all the good players running out of contract.

[@alexanderbaxter4686]

Yes I agree but you forget Ashley was still in charge at the end of the season...

[@mediacenterman8583]

Why? So they can be in the championship next season? If they bring in a new manager and stay up, that will be huge accomplishment.

[@KSurehan]

Needs to be run through a trial first… but Jack Wilshere? Could bridge the gap during the transition period, PL tested, and the free transfer is appealing.

[@dddgtsd]

absolutely not, there is a reason no one is touching him - the guy is done unfortunately - he was obviously a great player but he would be way too much of a risk.