Howe has January cash to spend as Newcastle consider squad options

However, ChronicleLive says Howe will hold back until certain injured players are cleared to return before making any decisions about new additions.

A fullback could be on the agenda, with midfielder Lewis Miley filling in at right-back this season.

A new centre-forward to ease the workload of Nick Woltemade could also be in the planning.

While Yoane Wissa is now fit and nearing top form, Newcastle only have the unproven Sean Neave as a backup striker.