One player that could fill this requirement is Burnley’s James Tarkowski, who has been linked with a move to St James’s Park, either in January or in the summer when his contract at Turf Moor expires.
Tarkowski, 28, has played just shy of 200 times for Burnley since his move from Brentford in 2016 and former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood believes signing the defender could be ‘massive’ for Newcastle in their fight against relegation this season:
As picked up by HITC, Sherwood told Optus Sport: “Tarkowski has been touted around. Burnley are a selling club to the likes of Newcastle. If they come, their [Burnley] eyes will light up because all of a sudden they can put another £10 million on the price.
“But that kid will hit the floor running. If he keeps himself fit, he’ll be massive for keeping that club up.”
. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: The Premier League Nike AerowSculpt strike ball ahead of the Pre Season Friendly match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on August 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Premier League Nike AerowSculpt strike ball. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
. Tarkowski touted as ideal Spurs signing
Frank McAvennie insists Antonio Conte’s first Tottenham signing will be a central defender like Burnley star James Tarkowski. (Football Insider) (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
9. Hazard touted for Toon move
Eden Hazard would be perfectly suited to a move to Newcastle in the January transfer window and should make the switch, according to former Belgium forward Marc Degryse. (Het Laatste Nieuws) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths