Solano then went on to explain that he believes Howe needs to bolster his ranks in January to give him the depth required to compete in all competitions, with a trophy the manager’s next target. The Peruvian continued: “You see the squad, unfortunately, they have a few injuries. I think Newcastle need to have a bit of a stronger squad, with more experienced players, more quality, more players on the bench.”
The Magpies are expected to look for reinforcements in midfield once the January transfer window opens, with Sandro Tonali’s ban until next season leaving Howe in need of at least one playmaker capable of making an impact domestically and on the European stage. City star Kalvin Phillips is among those shortlisted as targets, with his exit from the Etihad Stadium a matter of when not if.
