With relegation in the Premier League in sight, Newcastle are setting transfer targets for a busy summer. During the January window, the Magpies spent around £90 million on Trippier, Dan Byrne, Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaras, plus Matt Target. Eddie Howe is expected to spend another fortune in the next transfer window, and Saudi cash is already getting restless in the club's pockets. Here are some of the players who should be on Newcastle's shortlist.
Dean Henderson (Manchester United)
Dean Henderson was impressive for a brief time at United last season. However, the club have now decided that David De Gea is their undisputed main goalkeeper, meaning the England international has barely any game time. Newcastle's plan to make Henderson the goalkeeper of choice at St James' Park could convince him to leave, given that his national team's future is in jeopardy.
Kepa (Chelsea)
As the most expensive goalkeeper ever, it's fair to say that everything hasn't gone as planned since coming here from Athletic Bilbao four years ago for £72m. Mistakes in the first two seasons have allowed Chelsea to replace him with Edward Mendy, and now it appears the club has abandoned the conclusion that they want to reduce their losses to the 27-year-old. A change of circumstances may be what the Spaniard needs, and after showing Chelsea his best performance in the cup, if Newcastle pins their hopes on him, kepa could end up being a shrewd takeover.
Diego Carlos (Seville)
Newcastle are poised to sign Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos in January. However, negotiations broke down and in response La Liga powerhouse football director Monchi said: "Newcastle's offer was a good offer, a respectable offer, but it didn't happen. This proposal is not enough. Maybe it's not the right time. Diego is happy here. "Maybe this summer is the best time for a Brazilian to move to the Premier League.
Sven-Botman (Lille)
This is Sven-Botman's second season from Ajax to Ligue 1. His first season was so successful that he helped Lille win an unexpected title, but this season was hit by injury problems. He is seen as a future star and could become one of the best centre-backs in Europe in the coming years. Newcastle distanced themselves from the deal in January after Lille was priced at £46m, but it was a deal that could be reconsidered, even if Milan were most likely to get him.
Coutinho (Barcelona)
Coutinho's huge transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona would be a disaster for all sides, with la Liga giants desperately trying to dump him in order to cut wages. Newcastle could easily afford his hefty salary, but Coutinho was reportedly never keen on a move and was eventually lured by Steven Gerrard to sign for Aston Villa. However, if Villa can't sign the 29-year-old permanently, Newcastle could be his best bet.
Jesse Lingard (Manchester United)
Jesse Lingard appears ready to go on loan to Newcastle during the January transfer window. According to British media reports, the reason for its failure was simply the money United wanted. Newcastle are reportedly hoping for a huge £12m prize money if they retain their Premier League seat under Jesse Lingard. He can now make a free transfer at the end of the season and West Ham are considered the Magpies' fiercest rivals.
Erikson (Brentford)
Eriksen is in the early stages of rebuilding his career after a cardiac arrest during the European Championships. After installing a defibrillator, he was no longer allowed to play in Serie A due to Italian football rules, so he finally joined Brentford after six months as a free agent. The Dane looks finally back to his best, having recently helped the Bee in a 4-1 away win over Chelsea, his first Premier League goal since leaving Tottenham in 2020. Newcastle are fighting to sign Eriksen and according to media reports, six Premier League clubs are competing to sign Eriksen, which mentions a return to Tottenham.
Grigrich (Hoffenheim)
Florian Grylic is a midfielder who can be both a central defender and a BtoB midfielder, as well as a back-seated organizational nucleus. He can also be a centre-back. As the main player of the Austrian national team, he has made more than 140 appearances for Hoffenheim and has established himself as an excellent midfielder in the Bundesliga, where he can stop the attack of opponents, just as he can start attacking for his own team. Grilig's contract expires in June, so many suitors are competing with Newcastle, including Arsenal and two Milan clubs.
Darwin-Nunez (Benfica)
Darwin Nunez has been the focus of the transfer market for his performance in the Champions League this season. Earlier in the season, he put Barcelona in a desperate position, scoring a goal in a recent match against Liverpool. Since moving to Benfica, the Uruguayan has become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe, scoring a staggering 32 goals in all competitions in the 2021-22 season. Newcastle's ability to offer huge salaries will help in this regard as the Magpies need to find a way to beat teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool in order to acquire him this summer.
Equitic (Lance)
Newcastle had tried to sign Lance prodigy Equitic in January, but was rejected by the French side due to the structure of the deal. President Jean-Pierre Kelott, President of Lance, explained to the media: "They gave us a total of 35 million euros, but there were a lot of bonuses, including those that were almost impossible to get. We want a fixed price of €30 million plus a real bonus of €10 million. The 19-year-old has scored nine goals in 14 ligue 1 games this season and will attract a lot of club interest.