This is how Newcastle United could line-up next season - if the rumours are true
While Euro 2020 takes centre stage, Magpies head coach Steve Bruce is quietly planning for next season in a bid to bolster his squad.
Bruce has publicly spoken of his desire to bring Joe Willock back to St James’s Park but Arsenal’s stance over the 21-year-old remains unclear.
Plenty of transfer speculation is circulating around the web – and this is how Newcastle’s starting XI COULD line-up next season if the rumours turn out to be true:
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
The Slovakian is Newcastle’s number one - and that doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon despite Karl Darlow’s impressive campaign. Photo: Michael Regan
2. RWB: Javier Manquillo
Jacob Murphy has been linked with a move to the likes of Southampton, Watford and Rangers, so Manquillo comes in to replace him. Photo: Stu Forster
3. CB: Kristoffer Ajer
The Norwegian is believed to be on United’s radar as the Magpies reportedly weigh up an £8million bid to prize defender away from Celtic. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle’s captain Lascelles will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture but should be fit and raring to go in 2021/22. Photo: Stu Forster