After a flurry of signings over the summer, Newcastle United has put together an impressive roster. However, as the club continues to grow in the footballing globe, larger names are being linked to moves to Tyneside. After a slow start to the season, some questioned the club’s summer transfer activity. However, recent victories—such as an 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, a 2-1 victory over treble winners Manchester City, and a scintillating 4-1 upset of Paris Saint-Germain—suggest a side ready to compete on all fronts.
Although Eddie Howe’s January investment of £45 million on winger Anthony Gordon raised some eyebrows, Gordon has since proven himself worthy of such a sum on the greatest stages. Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, and Alexander Isak, three high-priced additions, have continued to shine, while Howe has gotten the most out of Dan Bur𝚗 and local players Sean Longstaff and Elliot Anderson, as well.
With the Saudi Public Investment Fund as the club’s owners and PSG’s recent success against European powerhouses, we may expect even more record-breаking transfers and bolder rumors. After beating Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, NewcastleWorld investigates which players the bookmakers think may soon be moving to the North East.
Lloyd Kelly, 24, a center back for Bournemouth, has the best odds at 3/1 and is a plausible pick given that Howe signed him when he was at the south coast club. Adam Wharton, a 19-year-old rising star for Blackburn Rovers who has been excellent in the Championship, is also available at 3/1 odds.
From then, things get a little out of hand. Cristiano Ronaldo, a superstar for both Manchester United and Real Madrid, has 4/1 odds of joining Newcastle United. Pedro Goncalves, a midfielder for Sporting, is 5/1, while Emile Smith-Rowe, a former star for Arsenal, is 11/2.