Jose Enrique believes Newcastle United should splash out on a “world-class striker” to help fire the club up the Premier League table. Recent reports have linked the Magpies to Benfica striker Darwin Nunez and Everton hitman Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the Spaniard name-checking the latter when discussing his former club.
Current number nine Callum Wilson has impressed since returning from a torn calf but there are question marks over his ability to stay fit long-term. Chris Wood - signed for £25million in January - has struggled for form while Dwight Gayle is tipped for a move to the Championship.
Wilson finished the season as Newcastle's top scorer with eight in 2021-22 despite making just 18 top-flight appearances. The next highest was Allan Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes on five - highlighting the lack of goals from forward areas.
