The Newcastle players who should be worried as January transfer plans emerge
Matthias Jaissle is likely already forming new transfer plans at Newcastle United ahead of the winter window.
The Magpies implemented a rather interesting strategy in the window just gone, swapping knowledge and experience for future talent.
Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba have all made immediate impacts, while some of the older-aged signings are leading by example.
Amar Dedic, 24, has been by far the best of Newcastle's arrivals so far, registering three assists in four games from right-back.
There were fears of a relegation battle emerging at St James' Park after the exits of Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, but they are currently sitting seventh in the Premier League table.
Early success has not quelled the club's ambitions, clearly, as Jaissle already eyes up parts of the squad that can be improved upon in January.
The positions Matthias Jaissle wants to improve
Ross Wilson certainly didn't excite anyone with his comments on the transfer situation, but plans are already emerging in September.
According to iNews, both the right-wing and centre-back positions are needing to be addressed in the near future, and that could be as soon as January.
Anthony Elanga has already notched half as many goal contributions in 2026-27 as he did last season, but he could be checking over his shoulder.
His only competition right now is Jacob Murphy, and the 31-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from St James' Park during the summer.
In the centre of defence, Dan Burn is out injured until later this month, while Fabian Schar has played just a handful of minutes so far this season.
The Swiss international has one year left on his contract, and a new centre-back would suggest that this will be his last at Newcastle.
Who else could leave Newcastle next summer?
Nick Woltemade has already secured an exit, signing for Juventus on loan for the 2026-27 campaign, and likely to be sold next summer.
Lewis Hall's future remains uncertain despite not being put up for sale during the last few months, with the same going for Joelinton.
Due to a difficult 2025-26 campaign, there were rumours that the Magpies could be ready to cash in on Yoane Wissa, but he has exploded into life under Jaissle.
It remains to be seen what kind of tactic Newcastle will take into the next window. Jaissle may want more experience, but the current situation is working well.