Ever since the Newcastle United takeover was confirmed on October 7, there have been some huge names linked with a move to St James’s Park.
Despite their position at the lower end of the Premier League table, it seems that the pull of the future project at the club could be enough to tempt some ‘superstars’ to St James’s Park.
Whether these superstars are known for their performances on the pitch or off it, it is clear that Newcastle have been linked with some of the very elite.
Here, we have ranked 15 of the biggest names linked with a move to St James’s Park in order of how likely they are to join in January - according to Sky Bet:
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5. Anthony Martial - 12/1
Manchester United’s fierce competition for places means Martial has spent the majority of the season on the sidelines at Old Trafford. With a World Cup around the corner, he may want to leave in order to play regular first-team football. Photo: Eric Alonso
6. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 10/1
The former Arsenal man has become an important member of Jurgen Klopp’s squad recently but he is still tipped for a move away from Anfield. Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Wilfried Zaha - 10/1
Speculation linking Zaha with a move away from Selhurst Park seems to crop up every transfer window. Could this be the time he finally leaves? Photo: Jan Kruger
8. Mauro Icardi - 9/1
Icardi was one of the biggest losers when Lionel Messi arrived at PSG from Barcelona this summer. The 28-year-old has scored just four times in Ligue 1 this season and may be on the move. Photo: FRANCK FIFE