Newcastle United ‘definitely want’ to strengthen their attacking options when the January transfer window opens and are ready to seek out more ‘creative solutions’, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Eddie Howe bolstered his squad over the summer, splashing over £120 million on new signings, but will soon have the chance to add to his squad again in the winter.

What is the latest Newcastle transfer news?

The Magpies are understood to be considering a £50 million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Myhaylo Mudryk once the winter window opens.

Mudryk has made a fast start to the season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in five matches, but could soon be on the move.

According to Football Insider, Newcastle are also set to revisit a deal for Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison in January, with the club believing his value could have dropped.

The North East giants saw multiple bids rejected for the one-cap England international during the summer, with the largest offer reaching £50 million.

What as Jones said on their plans?

Jones understands that Newcastle are certain to target more attacking recruits once the January window reopens.

The journalist adds that Howe needs stars in the final third with cutting edge who can carve out goalscoring opportunities.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “Another attacking outlet is something they definitely want. I think that they're seeking creative solutions at the moment. The season’s going fine but they've become like draw specialists in the league and you want to find somebody that can be the difference maker and turn those draws into wins and manage to carve out those openings.”

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Do Newcastle need attacking reinforcements?

Alexander Isak made the move from Real Sociedad in the summer for a club-record £63 million to provide competition to Callum Wilson up-front.

The Swede has made a fast start to life in England as well, finding the target twice in three Premier League matches.

But there is certainly a lack of cutting edge in Howe’s side.

Newcastle sit in 10^th place but have only scored eight goals, with four of those coming from Isak and Wilson.

Their last outing against Bournemouth saw Newcastle dominate the ball, with 72% of possession, but create just one big chance, with their goal coming from the penalty spot.  

It is not yet time to panic for Howe, but it is clear that there will be work to do in January if Newcastle want to trouble the European places.