Newcastle United are now only hours from what could be a pivotal January transfer window opening. While it remains unclear as to how much money Newcastle can spend amid FFP constraints, it feels like a big month for the club. Though its hard to imagine them doing crazy amounts of business, the right signings could help lift morale and push Eddie Howe’s side closer to the Champions League spots. Fail to strengthen or sign the wrong players and who knows where the season could go? Ahead of what could be a huge month in defining what happens to Newcastle this season and beyond, reports about Howe…