NEWCASTLE are reportedly considering recalling Yankuba Minteh from his loan spell at Feyenoord.
The Magpies have seen the limits of their squad tested this summer after suffering an injury crisis.
Minteh, 19, has been impressive in the Netherlands while playing under Arne Slot.
The winger has netted three times and bagged two assists in 10 Eredivisie games.
According to The Telegraph, this form has got Newcastle thinking about bringing him back to St James’ Park in January.
The deal could prove difficult to pull off as the report claims that Feyenoord may not agree to the recall as they paid a fee to have the Gambian for the entire season.
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To make it harder for Howe’s side, there was no recall option in the loan deal when it was signed off.
However, it is said that the clubs have a good relationship and that a “compromise” could be found.
Minteh joined Newcastle from Danish club OB Odense in the summer for around £7million but was sent straight out on loan.
Newcastle are expected to have some of their stars return from injury soon to lighten the load on the stretched squad.
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Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy are both set to be back before the end of January.
What has made it worse is summer signing Sandro Tonali’s ban for breaching betting rules.
The report also claims that Newcastle have had a boost in their hopes of signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Phillips would be an ideal option to replace Tonali while he is away from the pitch.
It says that City would not stand in his way if he wanted to move north to Tyneside.
However, there is “intense” competition to sign the England international.
Juventus, West Ham and Tottenham are all among the sides interested in signing the 27-year-old.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
