Ever since the Newcastle United takeover was complete, rumours, speculation and gossip about who they might be on the move to St James’s Park has been rife.
Whilst there has been a lot of noise surrounding the club, including about the future of boss Steve Bruce, it is clear that the new owners are prepared to take a slow and methodical approach to ensuring they get things right at St James’s Park.
One of the very first things that needs to be addressed at Newcastle is the desperate need for them to remain a Premier League club.
Reports have suggested that the new consortium will do this by buying proven Premier League talent in a bid to keep the club, who currently sit in 19th position, in the division.
But who could these additions be? As we all know, January is a notoriously difficult time to get transfers completed.
We also know that right now, Newcastle are not in a position to attract superstars to up-sticks and move to the north east.
However, here, we have listed one player from each Premier League club that Newcastle could, and possibly should, target in January or in summer to improve their current squad.
Have we got too carried away? Have we missed anyone out that you think Newcastle should be targeting?
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5. Burnley - James Tarkowski
Almost as soon as the takeover was complete, rumours of a Newcastle bid for Tarkowski started appearing - and they make a lot of sense. A proven Premier League centre-back who’s out of contract in the summer that will improve Newcastle’s current defence, it seems to tick all the boxes. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Chelsea - Antonio Rudiger
One of the more unlikely moves in this list, however, we all know that the consortium are likely to make one or two ‘marquee’ signings to improve Newcastle’s brand worldwide. Securing Rudiger, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer, would be a huge statement from the new owners. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Crystal Palace - Odsonne Edouard
Newcastle had been linked with a move for the former Celtic striker for many seasons without any concrete bid to back these rumours up. Edouard has started his Premier League career well and could be a good short-term option as someone to play alongside Callum Wilson. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Morton
8. Everton - Abdoulaye Doucoure
Doucoure secured a big-money move from Watford at the beginning of last season having been one of their best players during a disappointing campaign for The Hornets. Alongside Allan, Doucoure has continued to impress whilst at Goodison Park and would be a very solid addition to Newcastle’s current squad. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey