Newcastle United have impressed since their return to the Premier League this season and the fans have been left dreaming about better times ahead of them, as the Magpies continue to be embroiled in takeover talks.
Mike Ashley, who officially put the club up for sale last week, aims to complete a deal before the festive season and that could hand Rafael Benitez a decent sum in January to bolster his side for the remainder of the campaign in the top-flight.
After retaining their status in the Premier League, Newcastle will be keen to find stability and kick-on towards a return to European football and the leadership of Benitez, particularly on the transfer front, has been exceptional thus far.
The acquisition of Mikel Merino on-loan from Borussia Dortmund has proved to be a masterstroke, wth the Spaniard quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s best players, and reports suggest Newcastle could return to the Bundesliga for their January shopping.
Their defence is something they may look to improve upon so we’ve identified three options for the club to consider here.
