Stefan Borson: Newcastle could have beaten Barcelona with ‘Big’ January signing

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 23 March 2026 17:15, UK Newcastle United could have beaten Barcelona if they signed one “big player” in the January transfer window. Newcastle could have signed players in January to provide more depth for the second half of the season, but club chiefs admitted they were unable to find the right deals. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.

VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why Newcastle ‘undercooked’ January spendingNewcastle have struggled for consistency recently, having claimed six wins from 14 games since the January window closed. “They’re out of the FA Cup because of the City game and they’re now out of the Champions League in a difficult game, but is there an argument that if they’d had one more big player that they could have got through this time?

“If they’d have got through the tie, of course they’d have been playing Atletico Madrid or Tottenham. “I am still slightly puzzled by the reluctance to play ball in the January window, but fair enough, that’s what they chose to do.” Newcastle’s transfer strategy has been questioned after their summer signings have largely struggled to make an impact at St James’ Park.