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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13. Adama Traore - 7/2
Few players strike fear into opposition defenders more than the Wolves winger. Traore’s pace makes him a very dangerous opponent to face - could we see him move to St James’s Park next month? Photo: Mike Hewitt
14. Dele Alli - 7/2
A loan deal looks most likely for Alli in January and Newcastle could be his destination. The midfielder needs game time and Newcastle need to add quality in the middle of the park - it appears to be a good fit. Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. Jesse Lingard - 9/4
Lingard has over nine million followers on Instagram and is one of the biggest names in English football. Could he be playing his football at St James’s Park next year? Photo: Alex Pantling