Despite the takeover of the club putting Newcastle among the world’s richest clubs, Newcastle have been very clever with their business in the transfer market and have refused to sign ‘superstars’ based on name value alone.
Their work in the market has seen them rise from relegation candidates to European hopefuls in just one season, however, will they have to break this policy in-order to make that jump into the Premier League’s elite group?
This, of course, will likely be dependent on which, if any, European competition Newcastle are playing in next season.
Here, we take a look at 11 global superstars that Sky Bet believe could be on their way to St James’ Park this summer.
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5. Neymar (16/1)
Barcelona have been made favourites to re-sign the Brazilian with Chelsea, Real Madrid, both Manchester clubs and Newcastle also linked with a move for the superstar. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Kylian Mbappe (14/1)
Ever since the takeover of the club, Mbappe has been linked with a move to Tyneside. It’s very unlikely the PSG man will be playing his football at St James’ Park next season, with the bookies believing a move to Manchester United or Real Madrid could be on the cards for the Frenchman. Photo: FRANCK FIFE
7. Roberto Firmino (12/1)
The Brazilian will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and has been linked with some of the biggest clubs around the world. Barcelona have been made bookies' favourites to sign him, with moves to the MLS and Bayern Munich also tipped. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Declan Rice (10/1)
West Ham’s disappointing season means Rice is likely to leave the London Stadium in the summer as the Hammers’ hopes of qualifying for European football fade. Arsenal have been made bookies’ favourites for his signature. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst