With silly season fully upon us, Newcastle United are naturally going to be linked with all sorts of players as Rafa Benitez gears up to apply the finishing touches to his title tilt on Tyneside.
As good as it has been to see the Magpies at times this term, there remain obvious deficiencies in the squad, not least the distinct lack of creativity outside of Jonjo Shelvey in central midfield. Clearly, that’s the area of the side that needs strengthening the most this month.
Still, links with a move for the excellent Dimitar Berbatov are somewhat surprising. While the Bulgarian marksman was a joy to watch in his heydey, he’s been out of English football ever since leaving Fulham following their relegation back in 2014.
The Premier League has rarely seen a forward of his like when at his very best and he’s certainly a man to help things on the creative front, though the 35-year-old’s top level career took a nosedive when he left Manchester United.
So, here’s a closer look at the potential signing of Dimitar Berbatov with TWO pros and TWO cons.
