Newcastle United have performed admirably in their return to the Premier League but Rafael Benitez’s side still have a lot of work to do, as shown by their back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Burnley and Bournemouth.
The Magpies are currently facing a period of optimism as takeover talks are ongoing, with Mike Ashley hoping to conclude a sale before Christmas. As such, a financial boost can be provided to aid transfers in January.
Benitez is aware of the sort of players he needs in January and is reportedly eyeing a striker to bolster the Magpies’ presence in front of goal and a goalkeeper to strengthen between the sticks. On top of that, a new left-back is also being targeted.
Finding a left-sided defender to replace Paul Dummett may not be an easy task but Newcastle should look across the Premier League to find the ideal solution, in the form of Luke Shaw at Manchester United.
The England international has endured a torrid time at Old Trafford and a transfer is now necessary for him. Here, we’ve identified three reasons why he’d be perfect for Newcastle.
