Eddie Howe will want to bolster his squad in January (Image: GETTY)Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a move for Argentinean midfielder Maximo Perrone as their first move in the January transfer window and a work permit won’t be an issue to hold up any deal. The Magpies are flying high near the summit of the Premier League with Eddie Howe’s side just two points behind second-placed Manchester City.Since being bought out by the Saudi Arabian-led Public Investment Fund, Newcastle have enjoyed huge success on and off the field as they target a Premier League title battle in five years. Howe is now looking to build a squad capable of doing just that in the foreseeable future.But to bring in players capable of changing Newcastle’s fortunes for the long-term, qualification for the Champions League will prove a game-changer for what kind of deals they can target. The January window is a chance for Newcastle to bring in fresh faces and bolster Howe’s squad in the business end of the season.And Velez Sarsfield star Perrone is seen as a top target for Howe heading into the New Year. According to Relevo, Newcastle are showing the most interest of anyone to sign the 19-year-old.JUST IN: Chelsea owner Boehly’s four options to replace Potter as woes worsen Maximo Perrone is attracting interest from several clubs (Image: GETTY)It’s also reported that it would take just £8million for Newcastle to get their main target. And there won’t be any issues of Perrone getting a work permit to join a Premier League club as he allegedly holds a Spanish passport.Work permits for overseas players have often stopped transfers in their tracks in recent years. Post-Brexit player trading regulations were brought in place in January 2021, which saw clubs all over Europe needing to get used to the new GBE points-based system.DON’T MISSChelsea’s brutal mocking by Drury during Newcastle loss speaks volumesChelsea boss Graham Potter explains Aubameyang substitute snubChelsea lose to Newcastle with Blues star a big problem for Potter
Newcastle avoid tricky hurdle in £8m hopes for first January transfer
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