Transfer deadline day is just a week away and despite being linked with a great number of players this summer, Newcastle seem reluctant to do deals to improve the team.
Only Joe Willock has joined Newcastle and after two disappointing defeats in their opening two Premier League games, there are clear requirements for new arrivals in the squad to bolster both the depth and quality of the side.
While supporters remain hopeful they can add to their squad before the deadline closes on Tuesday 31 August at 11pm, it’s clear that SkyBet don’t believe anything is imminent for Steve Bruce’s side.
United have been mainly linked with centre-backs and centre-midfielders this window and so here are the 10 players that the bookies believe are most likely to be heading to St James’s Park this summer:
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5. James Tarkowski - 33/1
Tarkowski has been Burnley’s stand-out player in the last couple of seasons and with monet-tight at Turf Moor, Burnley may have to sell in-order to buy. Leicester City are leading the way for his signature at odds of 9/2, making a swoop by United unlikely. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. Ademola Lookman - 16/1
Lookman spent last season on loan at Fulham and impressed despite his side’s relegation, however, playing predominantly as a winger, it’s hard to see how he would fit into United’s 5-3-2 formation. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 16/1
Newcastle have been looking to add a mobile centre-midfielder to their ranks but will have to beat off the bookies’ favourites Southampton and West Ham if they are to secure this deal. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
8. Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 10/1
United were heavily linked with Maitland-Niles in January before opting to move for Joe Willock. The Arsenal man has great versatility and can be used in a number of positions in midfield and in defence, something that could be invaluable to Steve Bruce if they take a punt on him this time around. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill