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title: "Exclusive: Palmer makes Newcastle transfer demand"
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author: "Harry Sherlock"
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published: "2021-10-02T06:07:37Z"
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# Exclusive: Palmer makes Newcastle transfer demand

**Former Premier League star Carlton Palmer insists that Newcastle United need to sign a striker in the January transfer window.**

The Magpies have endured a terrible start to the season under Steve Bruce.

They have yet to win a game, drawing with Southampton, Leeds United, and Watford, and losing to West Ham United, Aston Villa, and Manchester United.

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Bruce’s side have conceded 14 goals in that time, the second-most in the league, and have scored just seven goals.

Their current top scorers are Allan Saint-Maximin, a winger, and the striker Callum Wilson, who each have [two goals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/top-scorers) to their name. The other three scorers are Jacob Murphy, another winger, Javier Manquillo, a defender, and the midfielder Sean Longstaff.

However, Palmer thinks that the club need to bring in back-up to Wilson if they are to enjoy a successful remainder of the campaign.

He said: *“For sure, they’re going to need to do that.”*

Newcastle are next in action against Wolves this weekend and will be hoping to put their first win on the board.