Newcastle United could field an entirely different side to the one that beat Burnley on the final day of the 2021-22 campaign. Post-season excitement is emanating around Tyneside as the new Saudi-backed regime tackle their first summer transfer window at the helm.
Fans’ annual fear over which players will be leaving has transformed into optimism as Toon chiefs aim to give Eddie Howe the tools to help propel the Magpies up the table. ChronicleLive have balanced the new owners’ pledge for a “steady build” with dream signings who have a realistic chance of donning black-and-white stripes come August 6.
Far-fetched transfers will not be included in our “dream XI”. Absurd reports emerged last month linking Newcastle with a move for Brazil and PSG superstar Neymar and Manchester United misfit Paul Pogba. You do not have to be a lifelong season ticket holder in the Gallowgate End to know these claims are far from plausible.
