Newcastle United are looking to improve their squad during the January transfer window, and they are close to signing the Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier.
According to a report from Telegraph, the Premier League side are hoping to complete the transfer next week, and they could also invest in a new striker because of the injury to Callum Wilson.
The magpies have been heavily dependent on Wilson for goals this season, and they will need to bring in another reliable goalscorer to climb up the table quickly.
Meanwhile, Trippier has been linked with a return to the Premier League for months now, and the England international will be delighted to secure his move back to England next month.
The former Tottenham defender will improve Newcastle defensively, and he will also contribute to their offensive phase of the game.
The England international is quite impressive going forward, and he is exceptional from set-pieces.
Trippier could add a new dimension to Newcastle’s play if he manages to settle in quickly.
It remains to be seen whether the Premier League side can bring in a quality striker as well.
Since joining the club, Callum Wilson has been outstanding for Newcastle, but he has struggled with injuries, and Joelinton has failed to step up in his absence.
Bringing in a quality goal scorer could be the difference between staying up and relegation for Newcastle, and it remains to be seen how things unfold when the transfer window opens next month.
