The news of the Saudi investment fund's acquisition of Newcastle United sparked media excitement on Thursday evening, leading both football websites and fans to speculate about the stars that may don the black-and-white jersey. The English club is likely to begin its campaign to sign new stars next January during the winter transfer window.
However, realistically, the club will not immediately sign elite stars like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Paul Pogba; instead, they may target "second-tier" stars in January to bolster the team before making "major" signings in the summer. Here are some of the prominent names that Newcastle may look to sign in the upcoming winter transfer window.
**Barcelona Stars**
The financial crisis faced by Barcelona could attract Newcastle's management to sign high-salary stars struggling at the Catalan club. Among these stars is Brazilian Philippe Coutinho, who has become a burden for Barcelona, and a move to a new English club might help him rediscover his outstanding form from his time at Liverpool.
Another potential signing is talented French winger Ousmane Dembélé, whom Newcastle may attempt to acquire, offering him a new chance to shine after injuries hampered his career at Barcelona. The third star from Barcelona is Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto, who earns a "huge" salary at his current club but does not play consistently in the starting lineup.
**Arsenal Striker**
A logical attacking option currently is Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, who is enduring a tough time in London despite his undeniable talent.
**Midfield Balance**
To balance the midfield, Newcastle may pursue AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, who has been linked with a departure from the Italian club. The Ivorian star's transfer to Newcastle would provide him with the move he is seeking while adding depth to Newcastle's defensive midfield.
**Inter Milan Crisis**
The crisis at Inter Milan also presents good options for Newcastle, including standout Slovak defender Milan Škriniar, who might be looking for a new challenge outside Italy.
**New Goalkeeper**
The arrival of Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma at Paris Saint-Germain has left the impressive Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas as a benchwarmer. Newcastle's emergence could provide Navas with a new opportunity to move to England without letting go of the hefty salary he earns in Paris.
