Some of world football’s most weird and wonderful names have been linked with a move to Tyneside ever since the PIF-led consortium completed their protracted takeover of the Magpies in October last year.
With Premier League survival at the top of their agenda, Newcastle spent around £90million during the transfer window to add Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Matt Targett, Bruno Guimaraes and Chris Wood to Eddie Howe’s squad.
Results have improved and another hectic transfer window is expected to be played out on Tyneside at the end of the season as the Magpies hierarchy look to take the next step in their ambitious plans for the club.
It is not known what outlay Howe will be afforded but it is understood the Magpies are already active and talking to transfer targets in a move to strike quickly once the current campaign comes to a close.
Newcastle World takes a look at who is being tipped to move to St James Park - and some eye-catching names have been thrown up!
5. Gareth Bale 10/1
Bale has been linked with a move to Tyneside ever since the PIF-led takeover was completed in October - but former club Spurs are the current favourites to secure the Welshman. | Getty
6. Raphinha - 10/1
Newcastle are 10/1 third favourites to sign the Brazilian international this summer - although Bayern Munich lead the market after they were linked with a January move for the Leeds star. Photo: Staff
7. Paul Pogba 9/1
Questions remain over Pogba’s future at Manchester United and PSG, Juventus and Real Madrid are said to be monitoring the situation. The European giants sit above Newcastle in the betting. | Getty Images
8. Antonio Rudiger 7/1
The German international could leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this summer and Newcastle have shortened in odds after being linked with the defender over the weekend. | Getty Images