Newcastle told the ideal three transfer targets who…

Newcastle told the ideal three transfer targets who would turn Magpies into 'top four staple'

Newcastle United would become a 'top four staple' if they signed Moises Caicedo, James Maddison and Kieran Tierney this summer. That is the view of Stan Collymore, and the former Liverpool striker has hailed the Magpies' transfer strategy so far in avoiding 'galactico' recruits.

Newcastle's owners have already invested in the region of £250 million into the playing squad, with further 'elite' additions said to be on the radar in the upcoming window. Eddie Howe has overseen a rapid transformation at St James' Park, with United eyeing up an unexpected top-four finish this term.

Collymore believes Newcastle's owners have so far been smart with their money when it comes to prioritising Premier League experience, as well as looking for value on the continent. The pundit feels the addition of a left-back, a central midfielder and a playmaker would help the team continue to compete for Champions League football, rather than allowing this season to be a one-off.

Collymore wrote in his Caught Offside column: "If Newcastle were serious about raising eyebrows and continuing with known British-based or Premier League players rather than the likes of say an Mbappe, I think Kieran Tierney would be very good. He’s been unlucky with injuries at Arsenal but I like him a lot and I think he could do an Andy Robertson if he found the right club.

"I think that Leicester’s James Maddison would be a very good fit too as he believes in himself and has great ability. He would thrive off the love and the mania that the Newcastle fans would give him.

"The other player I’d choose would be Moises Caicedo. He’s incredibly athletic and if they got those three in, I would say Newcastle are taking the steps to be a top four staple. Those two midfielders would add creativity and the ability to keep the door locked, whilst Tierney could go on to be one of the best left-backs in the country.

"Newcastle’s recruitment has been great to this point too. They haven’t bought a ‘galactico’ and in fact they’ve been the ‘anti-galacticos.’

"Fans can get behind and identify with that, and all three players that I’ve just mentioned would fall into the model of what Newcastle have done in terms of recruitment. They would significantly add to the Magpies and help them steer clear of big, possibly disruptive names for two or three years."

Newcastle told the ideal three transfer targets who would turn Magpies into 'top four staple'

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