Newcastle United have been flying in the Championship this season, where they currently sit top of the pile, and Rafael Benitez' side look to be in a good position to earn an immediate return back to the Premier League.

Winning nine of their last 11 matches in the Championship, Newcastle still have work to do as Brighton are breathing down their necks - with the Seagulls taking advantage of a dip in the Magpies' form a few weeks ago, where they suffered back-to-back defeats against Blackburn and Nottingham Forest.

However, the Tyneside giants still have fate within their own hands and Benitez will be keen to continue the superb work he did in the summer transfer window next month, where a few incoming deals could bolster his side significantly for the promotion charge and ensure Newcastle are competitive upon their return to the top-flight.

Here, we've identified THREE players that Newcastle should look to complete deals for swiftly in the January market, which would provide an immediate boost to the title-chasers.

Josh Windass

Newcastle's first-team is looking pretty solid, so the aim should largely be looking for players to bolster the squad depth on Tyneside and capture bright talents for the future- and Josh Windass matches both of those criterias.

Since moving to Rangers in the summer, the 22-year-old midfielder has impressed and his performances have attracted a lot of interest.

Securing his services in January will be tricky, as Rangers won't want to sell, but the prospect of future Premier League football could be too big to turn down.

Andre Silva

Another young talent who can bolster the depth and become a superstar on Tyneside in the coming years is Portuguese striker Andre Silva, who has excelled with Porto and his national side.

Scoring four goals in five senior appearances for Portugal, Silva is a potential world-beater.

To establish himself fully before the World Cup in 2018, the 21-year-old may have to move to a bigger league and Newcastle is an intriguing option.

The guidance of Rafael Benitez would be vital for the youngster's development, which could only lead to good things.

Alan Judge

A more senior option to the other names mentioned in this article, Alan Judge has been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United ever since the summer when the Magpies pulled-out of a deal late on due to fitness concerns.

In January, Newcastle should definitely return for the 28-year-old midfielder who remains sidelined at Brentford. His experience could be vital in Newcastle's push for promotion but the fitness concerns are still present, with Judge continuing his battle to return from a broken leg.