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title: "Newcastle: Magpies could look to invest if they are out of danger zone"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Grant McQuillan"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2019-09-12T20:25:38Z"
modified: "2019-09-12T20:25:38Z"
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# Newcastle: Magpies could look to invest if they are out of danger zone

**Newcastle United are prepared to splash the cash in January if the club remains out of the relegation zone once the transfer window opens in the winter, reports the [Chronicle.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-news-live-steve-16898251)**

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The[club spent a decent amount](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/transfers/verein/762) over the summer, which included breaking their transfer record for Brazilian striker Joelinton and spending £16m on Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Indeed, come January, it seems manager Steve Bruce will be backed even more if his desire were to strengthen his squad, and it could be, considering Newcastle’s long [injury list](https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php).

The Chronicle states Newcastle are said to be planning at least one signing but that is dependent on the club’s Premier League position. Currently, [Bruce’s side sits in 14th](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) thanks to a [stunning victory over Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.skysports.com/football/tottenham-vs-newcastle/408008) three weeks ago and a [draw at home to Watford recently](https://www.premierleague.com/match/46642).

However, with Mike Ashley running [a tight budget](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-newcastle-united-manager-16479304) ever since his takeover in 2007, Newcastle will be wary of who they can bring in, with the Chronicle reporting a central midfielder is at the top of Bruce’s list.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Despite this, the question will remain on how far away the club are from the drop zone, as the win over Spurs slightly overshadowed the fact the Magpies have scored [just three goals so far](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) – the joint-second lowest and just one more than bottom-placed Watford.

Furthermore, arguably the biggest test in European football is up next for Newcastle, with the trip to European champions Liverpool, which may send Newcastle further down the table.

***Newcastle fans, how badly does Bruce need to strengthen in January? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!***