So who do you think we’ll sign of the 101 players NUFC are linked with, less than zero?
Mike Ashley’s rigid transfer ‘policy’ seemingly rules out established Premier League players but will a Vertonghen and a similar striker be on the shopping list.
One player who could potentially be on Newcastle’s radar is Belgian centre-back/midfielder Jan Vertonghen who is captain of Ajax.
Only 24 (resale value!), he has 35 international caps, scores goals and looks a canny player, plus he has only 18 months to run on his contract (money off!).