Newcastle Transfers: 10 Players Magpies Could Sign In January

5. Eder Balanta

Current Club: River Plate Estimated Cost In January: £3.5 Million Age: 22 Position: Centre Back Eder Balanta is a 22-year-old wonder-kid whose contract runs out next summer and is one of the best young centre backs in the South American game. Despite his ability, the defender has currently lost his place in the River Plate side to Ramiro Funes Mori who has just recently signed for Everton for £9.5 million. Last year, Balanta was linked with a range of top Premier League sides, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea but eventually there was no bid made. The Columbian's contract situation means that his previously speculated price tag of £13 million has been dramatically cut and if Newcastle were to snap up the defender for under £5 million it would be a brilliant piece of business.