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title: "Newcastle: World Cup star is “very gettable” in January"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2022/11/29/newcastle-world-cup-star-is-very-gettable-in-january-plata-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Samuel Slaney"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2022-11-29T06:11:15Z"
modified: "2022-11-29T06:13:28Z"
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# Newcastle: World Cup star is “very gettable” in January

Newcastle United’s January transfer target Gonzalo Plata is a realistic target and could be “very gettable” in the upcoming window.

That is according to journalist [Pete O’Rourke](https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), who understands the Magpies would like to bring in a winger in the winter window.

And the journalist is adamant that with Plata’s profile and price tag, he would serve as a very viable option for the Tyneside outfit to bolster the wide position for the second half of the season.

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88088116-newcastle-united-gonzalo-plata-2022-world-cup-ecuador-eddie-howe-st-james-park), the journalist said: *“It is a position that Newcastle would like to add to, they do want to bring in \[a winger\].*

*“He’s a pacey winger who can play wide on the left.*

*“I think he could be somebody who could be very gettable this January transfer window.*

*“Especially with his price tag, I don’t think Real Valladolid would be in any position to turn down any sizable offer for his signature.”*

**Plata very possible**

Plata’s parent club Real Valladolid could be set for a fast turnover having made the Ecuadorian’s loan move permanent in the summer.

In the 10 La Liga games that the 22-year-old has played for Ronaldo-owned Valladolid, he has failed to score but does lead the assist total for the team with [two](https://www.fotmob.com/teams/10281/stats/real-valladolid/players).

The World Cup star is a direct threat from the right wing and could well be the long-term successor of Miguel Almiron with his inverted approach.

The former Sporting CP man’s average of [2.7 successful dribbles](https://www.fotmob.com/teams/10281/stats/real-valladolid/players) and total of [11 chances created](https://www.fotmob.com/teams/10281/stats/real-valladolid/players) thus far puts him in good stead for the future, but for Newcastle right now, he would most likely arrive as a depth option.