Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has warned the club’s owners that the squad is in danger of becoming stale ahead of the January transfer window. The Magpies have spent over half a billion

Newcastle United face a daunting challenge on Wednesday evening as the Magpies are set to host Premier League leaders Liverpool at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side, still searching for consistency, comes into the match off the back of a frustrating 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace, where a late equalizer denied them a crucial win deep into injury time.

Eddie Howe has robustly responded to critics who claim his tenure at Newcastle has stagnated though he conceded that he’s striving to prevent "staleness" and is eyeing new talent during the January transfer window.