“He decided not to join us,” Moyes stated.

Moyes also discussed the strength of Newcastle United, highlighting their recent performance against Manchester City, which demonstrates their skill and competitiveness.

Regarding potential transfers in January, Moyes expressed a cautious approach, noting that finding the right players at the right value can be challenging during this time of year.

However, he emphasized that the team is actively exploring opportunities to strengthen its roster, including potentially signing players on loan.

“We didn't make any significant signings in January last year, but we brought in Charly Alcaraz on loan,” Moyes explained.

He added that the club's transfer team is working to identify potential targets and explore possibilities.