Newcastle are chasing the 'special' gem of a top Premier League club

Eddie Howe's Newcastle United They have now won their last five meetings Premier Leaguewith their recent win over an injury-ravaged Tottenham Hotspur team.

Only Nottingham Forest can boast a similarly impressive winning run on closer inspection in the division, with Arne Slott's Liverpool drawing two games in a row before the latest hat-trick of wins, with the Magpies now sitting in fifth place above the likes of Manchester United. City and Aston Villa.

Howe will know that for his team to maintain this impressive form, he will need the likes of Alexander Isak and… Anthony Gordon To continue firing on all cylinders, the former Everton striker scored in his side's opener in north London to keep his excellent season going.

Anthony Gordon's level this season

One time it cost an overpriced toon £45 million to be raised in January 2023 From Everton, Gordon can now more than justify that hefty price tag, having certainly raised eyebrows initially.

In fact, the Liverpool-born winger is now on a level playing field Five goals and five assists in all competitions for the season after confidently shooting past Brandon Austin to deal a huge blow for Tottenham.

In total now for Newcastle – since his big-money move from Goodison Park – the exciting 23-year-old has achieved record-breaking numbers. 18 goals and 16 assists From 87 appearances, Howe has been given the number 10 shirt for far more than previous Everton managers could have inspired from Gordon.

Just register Minimum seven goals and eight assists With 78 first-team appearances on Merseyside, it seems as if St James' Park is a much happier home for Gordon now, no doubt helped by the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and the aforementioned Isaac being the talented teammates they are.

He could soon be welcomed by another bright face next January, who will want to breathe life back into his faltering playing days like Gordon did.

Newcastle could sign Gordon next

According to a report by Daily Mail Online earlier this week, Newcastle are interested in adding Manchester City outcast James McAtee to their ranks this month.

Although he also stated that big signings are unlikely, landing the midfielder on loan could be too tempting to turn down, with even McAtee once saying. Pep Guardiola described it as “special”. Despite his lack of minutes at Etihad Stadium recently.

After all, the 22-year-old has shown his brilliance in the Premier League before when he was previously on the books of Sheffield United, meaning Howe could be the man to get more from McAtee, as he has done for a revitalized squad. Gordon.

Last season – even as the Blades sank into unfortunate relegation – the Salford-born star was a bright spark with… Three goals and three assists It was snapped in a Premier League match which included a stunning strike at Bramall Lane against Brentford.

Able to play as a midfielder, as a number 10 or even on the right wing if necessary, McAtee could prove to be an intelligent player – far from showing his pure superiority in South Yorkshire – by giving Howe more options away from his favored team. Beginners.

This will also come in handy when you consider Newcastle's bumper fixture list for January, which sees them dealing with five more ties before the busy month is over.

While McAtee will be cup-tied for the Arsenal clash, he will be looking to make an impression at some point this month if the move is to get over the line.