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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9. Leeds United - Raphina
In truth, this was a toss-up between Raphina and Kalvin Phillips, however, the Brazilian just has that little bit of flair and magic which, personally, I would love to see grace the St James’s Park turf on a regular basis. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
10. Leicester City - Wesley Fofana
You could be forgiven for thinking Fofana was a player at his very prime when he arrived at Leicester last season. However, the centre-back doesn’t turn 21 until December! Fofana is one of the very brightest talents in the league and it won’t be long until he is playing regular Champions League football - if Newcastle are to make a move, they have to do it quickly. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
11. Liverpool - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Newcastle’s midfield is in desperate need of some new legs and a playmaker. Oxlade-Chamberlain is in desperate need of some first-team football. A move to Tyneside just seems to make sense. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) Photo: Stephen Pond
12. Manchester City - Raheem Sterling
Let’s get carried away for a minute. Sterling has admitted that he would be willing to leave Manchester City in order to get first-team football. Again, Sterling would certainly fit the bill of a ‘marquee’ signing, however, with no European football on the horizon, this is possibly a star too far for Newcastle to attract.(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley