3 midfielders Newcastle should look to sign in January

Alan Judge

Alan Judge has been one of the most impressive players in the Championship over the last few years.

The Brentford midfielder made the move to Griffin Park while the Bees were still in League One, but he soon helped the club win promotion to the second tier thanks to seven goals in 22 matches.

But is has been in the Championship, specifically last season, where he has gone from strength to strength.

14 goals in 38 games helped the Bees to an excellent ninth place finish in the division, and Judge was rightly named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year, and indeed the Football League Team of the Year. His season was unfortunately cut short due to a nasty injury, which is also why he has yet to appear this time around.

Newcastle’s transfer policy in the summer saw them sign solid Championship players, and those in the top-flight with proven ability in the Championship.

It has worked so far, and they should consider a move for Judge, like they did in the summer, as they look to win promotion at the first time of asking.