The January transfer window gives clubs up and down the country an opportunity to boost their squads.

Newcastle United are just four points above the relegation zone after 22 Premier League games.

Rafael Benitez’s side had a dismal run of eight defeats in nine matches, but things have picked up slightly.

In the team’s last four outings they have taken seven points from a possible 12, which has pulled the club up to 13th place.

The Magpies were scintillating up front in the Championship last season as they secured promotion with 85 goals, 23 of which were netted by Dwight Gayle.

In the current Premier League campaign, life has been less prolific for the North-East outfit as they have found the back of the net just 20 times so far.

Gayle has only managed three, and the fact that he is the club’s current joint-top scorer speaks volumes.

Joselu, who moved to St James’ Park from Stoke City in the summer, also has three to his name.

Former Southampton star Matt Le Tissier believes that it is important for Benitez to dip into the transfer market this month to buy a striker.

The pundit told Sky Sports:

“I think they need a centre-forward as Joselu hasn’t really done it and Dwight Gayle is a bit hit and miss, and then, like a few sides, they need more contributions from midfield. Their top goalscorers have three goals after 20 games, which is just shocking.”