The focus appears to be shifting to the January transfer window.
Despite FFP difficulties, Newcastle United managed to sign four first-team players over the summer.
While fans have yet to see the best of them, the ravenous nature of transfers in the current game means that linkages with players in January are beginning.
Over the summer, Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz was mentioned as a possible target, and there has now been an update.
Those at St James’ Park are aware of his challenges for regular playing time, having started only three Championship games this season.
Interestingly, the article states that Newcastle made a summer bid for the midfielder and that Eddie Howe remains a fan of his abilities.
While it’s odd that he doesn’t command much of a starting spot on the south coast despite scoring four goals and registering two assists in his debut half-season in the Premier League, Newcastle shouldn’t be put off.
Alcaraz was on a bad team at the time, but those are still outstanding figures.
According to Tim Vickery, a South American football specialist, it’s an acquisition that makes a lot of sense when compared to Frank Lampard.
“They’re getting an almost traditional English midfielder in the sense of a central midfielder who times their run into the box very well and has a goal in him.” “He comes from the school of Frank Lampard and Bryan Robson,” Vickey told Sky Sports News in January.
“He’s only 20 years old, but he’s already a star; his last year was his true breakout year.” He’s spent three years in and around Racing’s top team.
