Con 1: Expensive cover

Even if, and it’s a big if of course, Gerrard could be tempted in moving to Tyneside, it’ll likely come at huge expense.

One of the biggest names in the game, even his age is unlikely to prevent lucrative offers from popping up from home and abroad.

Though Newcastle aren’t short of a few quid in the slightest, paying a big name big money in the Championship doesn’t seem in keeping with the new generation sprouting up at St. James’ Park.