January transfer window: Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Harrogate and Hartlepool signings

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Defoe, Burn and McGree are some of the newest faces to the region. Credit: PA Images

The January transfer window has come to a close. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said it has been the hardest he has had to deal with, and Sunderland did not only make moves on the pitch but this window has seen the departure of head coach Lee Johnson too.

Now deals are done, here's how things stand for our region's clubs:

Newcastle United

Eddie Howe welcomes Kieran Trippier to the club. Credit: NUFC

Middlesbrough

Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly signed for Middlesbrough on loan. Credit: PA

Sunderland

Danny Batth made his Sunderland debut against Accrington Stanley on 15 January. Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire/PA Images

Harrogate Town

Leon Legge (right) signed for Harrogate Town on a permanent contract. Credit: PA Images

Hartlepool

Omar Bogle (left) signed with Pools on a permanent move. Credit: PA Images