Newcastle shortlist summer 2024

We are approaching the summer window, and this might be the most important one in Newcastle's modern history! I made a list with possible targets for Newcastle, some ambitious ones but mostly realistic ones. I will list the profiles Newcastle are after down below here ⬇️

- Newcastle will look for players in these positions: GK, CB (x2), LB, CDM, RW & ST.

So these are the profiles NUFC needs:
- Goalkeeper: Pope & Dubravka are both good shot stoppers, Pope a worldclass one even. Pope can sweep behind a high backline but he can't play out from the back. Dubravka is decent with his feet but he can't sweep behind a backline. So need a GK who's decent or can become decent in all 3 key elements ( Sweep, Save shots & ability on the ball). I have listed plenty of options down below.

- CB's: Botman & Lascelles are the two latest elite footballers to suffer from ACL knee injuries, they won't be back till 2025. So Newcastle need two CB"s with most 💰 spent on this position this summer. The CB's coming in must be comfortable in possession & in a high line, having recovery pace is important.

LB: Newcastle under Eddie Howe has been playing Dan Burn as LB because the 433 system is turning into a 3-2-4-1 in the first phase when building up from the back. So if Eddie continues with this system in 2024/2025 then we could see a hybrid LB/CB come in, ( those profiles are there mixed with the CB's). I have also put some traditional LB's on this list because I'm certain that Matt Targett will leave and there's a high chance the system changes to accommodate a natural LB.

- CDM: Newcastle have struggled a bit this season with big gaps between the backline and midfield, opponents have exploited it well. Having a " 6 " who break up play & shield that backup will be important. It doesn't have to be a automatic starter against weaker teams, but definitely a must to start that player in tougher games.

- RW: Ritchie & Almiron will most certainly depart this summer, whilst the super talented Minteh will head out on loan again. That leaves us with J.Murphy as the only natural RW in the sqaud. A qualityRW must be brought in, someone who can create chances from wide areas/halfspaces but also chip in with some goals will be important.

ST: Callum Wilson is a worldclass finisher and poacher, but that doesn't matter when he miss 50% of the games every season. Newcastle need a ST who can challenge/rotate with Isak.

To summarize In short, Newcastle need, GK, CB (x2), LB, CDM, RW & ST. Everything might not be sorted this summer for FFP reasons, but I think we'll see huge activity with in outs this summer. If you have any questions feel free to drop it in the comment section down below. Thanks for reading and hope this was helpful.