5 Premier League outcasts Newcastle United should target

Barkley could be a great addition at Newcastle
Barkley could be a great addition at Newcastle

#3 Jesse Lingard - Manchester United

Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Another Premier League outcast who Newcastle United could target is Manchester United's attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard.

Despite interest from West Ham in the summer, Lingard had to stay at Old Trafford due to the clubs failing to agree any deal. The England international had a fantastic loan spell in east London but the Hammers were unwilling to meet the Red Devil's £30 million asking price for Lingard.

Although he had limited opportunities, Lingard has made a good start to the season, scoring twice in the Premier League against West Ham and Newcastle United.

However, Lingard has played 59 minutes of Premier League football so far and if he continues to be overlooked, it is likely that he will seek greener pastures.

While Newcastle United can easily meet the Red Devils' £30 million asking price, Lingard is likely to be available for less since his contract is set to expire next summer.

As such, Newcastle United could capitalize on the Red Devils' desire to get a fee for the midfielder, who would add quality and experience to the front line.


#2 Donny van de Beek - Manchester United

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League
Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

Donny van de Beek's time at Manchester United has been nothing short of a disaster. It looks like the Dutchman is in desperate need of a transfer to reignite his career.

Van de Beek made just four starts in the Premier League last season, with Ole Gunnar Solksjaer preferring others over the midfielder. The former Ajax man has played just six minutes of Premier League football so far this season. With a torrid run of fixtures coming up for Manchester United, it's highly unlikely that Solksjaer will include the midfielder in the team.

Still only 24 and out of favor at Old Trafford, Van de Beek will probably look to move in January to salvage his career. As such, a move to Newcastle United could be prove ideal.

The midfielder would bring an injection of energy and technical quality to Newcastle United's midfield. He would be an ideal signing to slot into midfield and push the club away from the lower end of the Premier League table.

With Van de Beek having a point to prove, this would be a perfect transfer for both the player and the club. However, the Dutchman is expected to attract interest from other clubs, meaning it wouldn't be easy for Newcastle United to secure his signature.


#1 Ross Barkley - Chelsea

Arsenal v Chelsea - Pre Season Friendly
Arsenal v Chelsea - Pre Season Friendly

Perhaps the most realistic signing that Newcastle United can pursue as early as January is Chelsea outcast Ross Barkley.

After spending last season out on loan at Aston Villa, Barkley returned to Chelsea this summer and was expected to seal a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge. However, the transfer failed to materialize and as such the Everton academy graduate ended up staying in west London.

The England international has only played 56 minutes of football under Thomas Tuchel, with only 27 of those coming in the Premier League. With the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and even Ruben Loftus-Cheek ahead of him in the pecking order, opportunities are looking pretty slim for Barkley at Stamford Bridge.

As such, a move away from the club would be the best option for the former Everton man if he has any aspirations of playing regular Premier League football.

Barkley's versatility in playing across midfield would add some much-needed steel to Newcastle United's midfield. He could provide the necessary spark that has been lacking for the Toons in the middle of the park.

Newcastle United will face competition from the likes of Burnley and Leeds United for Barkley's signature. Though the Tyneside club's financial power could definitely prove to be a much bigger attraction for the midfielder now.

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