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title: "Newcastle: Jamaal Lascelles linked with Wolves move"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2023-01-14T20:05:19Z"
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# Newcastle: Jamaal Lascelles linked with Wolves move

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) centre-back and captain Jamaal Lascelles could seal a move to Wolves during the January transfer window, according to a new update.**

### The Lowdown: Lascelles struggling for minutes

The 29-year-old was once a key figure at the heart of the Magpies’ defence, [helping them return](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/105171/History/Jamaal-Lascelles) to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) and becoming a popular player.

Lascelles has found himself out of favour at St James’ Park this season, however, with only [six league appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/105171/Show/Jamaal-Lascelles) and three starts coming his way in 2022/23 to date.

Fabian Schar and Sven Botman have become Newcastle’s [undisputed](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/23/Show/England-Newcastle) centre-back pairing, and for that reason, Lascelles may be eyeing a move elsewhere.

### The Latest: Wolves line up move

According to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-plot-move-for-newcastle-star-jamaal-lascelles-after-craig-dawson-twist/), Wolves are ‘plotting a move’ for the Magpies skipper, should they fail in their attempts to sign West Ham’s Craig Dawson.

They want to bring in a ‘proven’ player in the Premier League and believe Lascelles falls into that category.

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### The Verdict: Wait until the summer?

This is a tricky one for Newcastle, who may be willing to sell Lascelles, but only if they bring in a sufficient replacement before the end of the month.

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Should he be sold, there is the risk that Eddie Howe’s squad depth is affected, with an injury to either Schar or Botman having the potential to damage their top-four hopes.

The first-choice pair are certainly an upgrade on the Lascelles, who have made [4.3 and 3.1 interceptions](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/23/Show/England-Newcastle) per game in the league this season, compared to his tally of 1.7.

The Englishman is a leader in the dressing room, though, which is the reason he is captain, and he has been [hailed](https://www.geordiebootboys.com/news/eddie-howe-praises-jamaal-lascelles-for-his-impact-on-the-newcastle-dressing-room/) as ‘absolutely superb’ by manager Eddie Howe, so allowing him to leave in the summer arguably makes more sense.