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Newcastle United are without doubt lacking a centre forward, that fox-in-the-box type player. However the Magpies had gone three games unbeaten before the 3-2 defeat at home to Hull City, relying on Hatem Ben Arfa and Loic Remy as of late.
The Toon Army have become increasingly frustrated with the lack of summer signings at St. James’ Park. They believe both Alan Pardew and the new director of football Joe Kinnear could have done more in the transfer window. Here we take a look at five possible signings who could increase Newcastle’s strike force.
Nicklas Bendtner
The Danish international was on the verge of leaving the Emirates in the summer to join Crystal Palace, but as the Demba Ba deal fell through, the 25-year-old had to stay. If Arsenal signed a centre forward in January then Bendtner would be available in the market.
Shane Long
The 26-year-old was on Hull’s radar all summer and was subject to a £5 million bid on the last day of the transfer window, but as West Brom were unable to sign Romelu Lukaku, Long had to remain at the Hawthorns. However, the arrival of Victor Anichebe in the summer could mean the door will be open for the Irish International to leave come January.
Bafetimbi Gomis
Gomis was Newcastle United’s top target in this summer’s transfer window, although a deal couldn’t be reached to sign the forward due to the player’s wages. If the Magpies are looking to strengthen, then they should look no further, and splash the cash to sign the French international from Lyon.
Demba Ba
The ex-Newcastle United forward is an already established goal scorer in the Premier League, but since moving to Chelsea last January things haven’t worked out for the Senegalese striker. The Blues signed Samuel Eto’o which in theory has moved Ba down the pecking order. Ba was targeted by Arsenal in the summer only for the deal to fall through. If the 28-year-old could return to St. James’ Park, I think he would be even better than before.
Loic Remy
Loic Remy
The 26-year-old signed a loan deal at St. James’ Park and has done well since making his debut. The French international turned down the Magpies to join Queens Park Rangers last season and is looking to make up for his mistake. If the former Marseille man has an excellent loan spell, then they should really look to sign him on a permanent deal.
