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:
Do any of these surprise you? How many of these would you like to see at Newcastle? Follow us on Twitter @MouthofTynePod and let us know your thoughts there.
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9. Raheem Sterling - 8/1
When Sterling revealed he wanted to move on from Manchester City, Newcastle United became one of the unlikely frontrunners for his signature. Barcelona remain favourites to sign the winger however. Photo: Alex Livesey
10. Donny van de Beek - 7/1
The midfielder struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer but has played more under new boss Ralf Rangnick. He may still leave Old Trafford next month, however, his departure doesn’t seem as inevitable as it did a few weeks ago. Photo: Gareth Copley
11. Gini Wijnaldum - 7/1
Few could begrudge Wijnaldum when he left relegated Newcastle to join Liverpool in 2016. Another player struggling for game time at PSG, could the Dutchman be heading back to the north east in January? Photo: Stuart Franklin
12. Aaron Ramsey - 4/1
Ramsey is free to leave Juventus in summer and Newcastle has been tipped to be his next destination. Ramsey would bring a wealth of Premier League experience and great quality if he were to join Newcastle United. Photo: Catherine Ivill