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NEWCASTLE United boss Alan Pardew reckons tinkering rather than major surgery is his priority in the January transfer window after surveying his squad. Pardew - confident that he can squeeze cash out of owner Mike Ashley - is understood to have made striking reinforcements his priority at the turn of the year, although
The Journal understands that Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is definitely not on his wish-list. He is also hunting for a winger and a defender, although again a link to Saints stopper Jos Fonte can be discounted. Whatever the scale of his recruitment drive, Pardew is determined not to upset the balance of a dressing room that seems to have reacted well to his shock appointment. The United boss knows that he may end up on a collision course with some players who are not in his plans but he is determined not to alienate senior men like Steve Harper, Joey Barton, Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll just to make a point. For a start, Barton, Nolan and Carroll were key men in the 3-1 defeat of Liverpool - a result that confirmed Pardew's early suspicions that he has inherited a decent crop of players from Chris Hughton.See the full content of this document
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Pardew Planning for Quiet January
more than surgery," he said. "I don't think it will be a hectic January. You've got to be delicate with this group. The senior players are important. We need t...
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