Adding a quality striker this summer is thought to be Newcastle’s number one priority. According to Mark Douglas of inews, that is most definitely the case.
Newcastle have at times lacked a significant threat upfront in Callum Wilson’s absence. While Chris Wood has contributed significantly to the recent surge up the table, he has found the back of the net just twice in 15 appearances.
Adding another consistent source of goals would significantly upgrade this squad. Along with a few other quality additions, that should help propel Newcastle into a top ten contender or even higher next season.
That appears to be the plan – to add quality over quantity. The net outlay could be significantly less than what was spent in January when five players were brought in for around £90m as there will have to be players offloaded which could bring in some money.
Newcastle did not make enough room for the new signings as Isaac Hayden, Jamal Lewis, and Ciaran Clark remain at the club but are not part of the 25-man squad. Loan moves were found for Jeff Hendrick (QPR) and Freddie Woodman (Bournemouth).
Douglas is reporting that Hayden, Clark, Dwight Gayle, Karl Darlow, and Matt Ritchie will be made available this summer. Even if successful on these five, Newcastle will still need to find more room to avoid having a surplus.
Newcastle will reportedly listen to offers for Miguel Almiron and captain Jamaal Lascelles. Howe may prefer to keep them on board as he seems to really like both players. Though they may not get the amount of playing time they might desire next season.
There are also the senior players away on loan to consider. Hendrick and Woodman may not be in Howe’s plans for next season. Matty Longstaff recently turned 22 and another loan spell may be the best option for the local lad.
183 comments so far
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #161By the way I never said I was taking part next season
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:20 PM
Comment #162What do you think is worse?
Me knowing I’m terrible at FPL?
Or
Raj having to live with the fact I did the double over him?
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #163Rom
Just finished the Last Kingdom
Mint mate! Gutted it’s done tho
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #164Bruno Guimaraes: “We want to be in the top 6. Fight for the Europa League, maybe for the Champions League. We know that it won’t be overnight that you will get there, you have to prove it on a daily basis, but we hope for the best.” #nufc
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #165Well I think you 2 are good crack but the Pug will be on soon to tell yous to behave
😆
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:24 PM
Comment #166CH
I can be civil and give a bit of ribbing mate but it’s never that way
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #167Mund
Bruno just says the right things
Pure class that lad
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Comment #168CH
Don’t you mean World Class 😉
But yea what an unbelievable person and footballer he is.
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:31 PM
Comment #169World class for me Mund
But what do I know I think Lingard is a definite to play on left attack next season and I hope when he signs that the posters who don’t fancy him still support him
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Comment #170CH
I think he will sign as well. I’m sure everyone who said they don’t want him will back him and I’m sure they won’t have a choice either as I think he will be class
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #171Rom
Just seen there is to be a 2hr movie to be made called The Seven Kings must Die
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:36 PM
Comment #172Mund
If Lingard doesn’t sign for us I’ll show my arse in Fenwicks window albeit with a pair of Roms Knickers from a line in Romford
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 7:36 PM
Comment #173😆 he won’t wanna part with any of them mate
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:37 PM
Comment #174😆
cyprus
May 3, 2022 at 7:40 PM
Comment #175We have two Brazilians. With four (Jesus, Richarlison) we’ll be dancing samba. The rest of the league will be doing the shake.
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Comment #176Cyprus
Swap Richarlson for Jesus and I’m happy
The Ledge
May 3, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Comment #177Anyone watched the Northman yet the new Viking film looks good.
https://youtu.be/oMSdFM12hOw
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Comment #178Rom
Size 12 in black please or bloomers will do
cyprus
May 3, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Comment #179We need both. We need action, skill, power, creativity all over the place. ASM needs help 🙂
The Ledge
May 3, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #180I will support Lindgard if he signs but im going with Keith Downie and reckon we have moved on .
Wor B
May 3, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #181FPL GW35 Results and Table
H2H Div1
(0r as David Attenborough says in hushed tones… Behold the big beasts as they roam the barren tundra, steam rising from their woolly backs as they jockey for position and a chance to mate with the receptive female.) 😆
Scott 44 – 39 Asi Fish
Darnik 41 – 50 ROSHAN
Rom 46 – 50 Beermonkey
Simon 27 – 41 The Ledge
The Tinman 35 – 50 Dubai Micky
Martoon 27 – 39 Stonaldo
Souperstar 47 – 46 Jail
Legolas 25 – 36 Scythe
Cla Sol 44 – 66 Uncertain
Ashingtoon 68 – 48 AncientC
……Team……………W………D………L…..Score…..Pts
1…Ashingtoon.…..26………0………9…..2275…..78
2…TheTinman……25………1………9……2320…..76
3…Jail……………….24………1………10……2336…..73
4…ROSHAN……..24………0………11……1945…..72
5…Souperstar……21………2………12…..2171…..65
6…Cla Sol…………21………0………14…..1945…..63
7…Stonaldo……….20………1………14……2120…..61
8..The Ledge..……20………0………15……1993…..60
9…Darnik…………..18………0………17…..1787……54
10..Romford……….16………2………17…..2078…..50
11..Uncertain………16………2………17…..1774…..50
12..Asi Fish…………16………0………19…..2033…..48
13..Scythe…………..15………0………20…..2051…..45
14..DubaiMicky..…15………0………20……1817…..45
15…AncientC………14………0………21…..1976…..42
16..Scott……….……14………0………21……1938…..42
17..Martoon……….13………3………19…..1755…..42
18..Simon…………..13………0………22…..1730…..39
19..Legolas…………10………0………25……1732…..30
20..Beermonkey……3………0………32…..1311….…9
coming home
May 3, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Comment #182😆
Rom got beat of the bottom feeder
Now Ash is top as Tinman got beat off the scheming kid
Legolas
May 3, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #183Chelsea deal in Jeopardy. The Russian wants his money back.