A mammoth summer awaits Newcastle United with the prospect of European football already on the horizon. After a relatively low key January window, there is optimism another significant chunk of money will be invested into the playing squad at the end of the season.
The Geordie faithful are dreaming of seeing Declan Rice in black and white after his stellar St James' Park showing this month, there has been a smattering of calls for an outlandish bid for Jude Bellingham and Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is suddenly deemed an achievable option.
Chronicle Live understands the latter was on Newcastle's radar earlier this season before his price skyrocketed after 13 goals in 25 Serie A games for title-toppers Napoli. Reports this week suggest the Tyneside outfit are still keen on his signature despite the mammoth price tag now attached to the 22-year-old.