The big Newcastle story of recent days revolves around the future of left-back Matt Targett. One of Howe's first signings as Magpies boss, the former Southampton and Aston Villa man has been linked with a move to Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds United.

Newcastle United are reportedly still active in the January transfer window - with Alexander Isak's future also a key talking point

Actually, these Eddie Howe problems are actually the exact opposite, at least for me. As what the media are talking about are supposed dilemmas for the Newcastle United Head Coach, when he has too many options available to him.

Similiarly, United will expect to be in the draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup following their visit to League One Birmingham City. The Blues are focused on promotion back to the Championship and, while they have quality and confidence, surely a focused Newcastle can ensure no shocks on fourth-round weekend.

After a difficult first season at Newcastle, Hall has been one of the side’s standout players so far this season since making his loan move permanent for £28million last summer. The deal with Chelsea made Hall Newcastle’s most expensive teenage signing ever after the obligation to buy clause was triggered.

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Eddie Howe has long trusted Fabian Schar as his right-sided centre-back and with the veteran in the final year of his contract, Zabarnyi is someone Newcastle have identified as a target that could be ever-present in their backline for at least a decade.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed the Magpies had done all the preparation to sign new Man City defender Abdukodir Khusanov this month. Magpies sporting director Paul Mitchell is a big fan of the Uzbekistan international but Newcastle were unable to move this month because of their PSR (profit and sustainability rules) situation.

Newcastle United youngster Jamie Miley is poised to join Hartlepool United in the coming days after being recalled from his loan spell at Newport County earlier this month. Chronicle Live understands the final details of an agreement with the 21-year-old are being put in place,

Eddie Howe is expected to name a largely unchanged Newcastle United side at Southampton on Saturday. That is despite Newcastle losing 4-1 at home to AFC Bournemouth last time out in the Premier League. The match saw Sven Botman withdrawn at half-time for Fabian Schar, who was ‘not 100%’ after a bout of illness.

It is now over 38 months in the job for Eddie Howe. November 2021 saw the former Bournemouth boss appointed by Newcastle United. A lot had happened since Eddie Howe arrived, inheriting a totally demoralised not high quality squad,

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: