Newcastle United are reportedly drawing up a list of potential January additions to Steve Bruce's squad, with midfield and attacking options the priority.
A summer of upheaval at St James Park didn't exactly result in the most coherent summer transfer plan - it was more scatter gun than strategy after Rafa Benitez's departure - so it's no surprise the hierarchy are planning ahead for the winter window.
Mike Ashley's willingness to put his hand in his pocket has long been a bone of contention for Magpies fans, so does this rumoured January spree mean the loosening of the purse strings?