Newcastle United's new look squad if all the latest transfer rumours involving Chelsea and Leicester City stars are true
What could Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United squad look like when the summer transfer window closes?
The Newcastle United head coach handed a full competitive debut to Nick Pope and Matt Targett as permanent Newcastle United players on Saturday.
Supporters had to remain patient to see Sven Botman in-action for the Magpies against Nottingham Forest but, in the end, all three of their summer signings took to the field on opening day.
It was a busy start to the transfer window at St James’s Park and although it has been over a month since a new face arrived on Tyneside - the Magpies are expected to be busy in the transfer market before the window closes on September 1.
With that in mind, here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s starting line-up and substitutes could look like if all the latest transfer rumours are true:
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It was a busy start to the transfer window at St James’s Park and although it has been over a month since a new face arrived on Tyneside - the Magpies are expected to be busy in the transfer market before the window closes on September 1.
5. LB: Matt Targett
Targett has been Newcastle’s first-choice left-back since his arrival in January and his consistently good performances mean he’s pretty much a guaranteed starter. Photo: Jan Kruger
6. CM: Lucas Paqueta
Paqueta and Newcastle have been linked for months now and although a move for the Brazilian hasn’t got past ‘paper-talk’ stage - the fact he could be available for less than £40million this summer must intrigue the Magpies. Photo: Pedro Vilela
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes starred against Nottingham Forest and is the type of player that a Newcatle United starting side can be built around. Photo: Jan Kruger
8. CM: Joelinton
Newcastle’s style of play revolves around Joelinton being an all-action midfielder and his efforts in the middle of the park help the Magpies in both defence and attack. Photo: Jan Kruger