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LW: Eden Hazard
This would go directly into the list of the most audacious and big name signings that Newcastle United have ever pulled off. However, the Magpies are probably the only club in the Premier League capable of funding Eden Hazard's move. It would involve a hefty transfer fee and a big figure on the wage books.
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When those boxes are ticked, Eddie Howe will have to spend hours convincing the Belgian. It is true though that Hazard is looking to return to the Premier League and though he'd love to return to Chelsea, he is not the same player anymore. His form has been exceptionally poor at Real Madrid and his record is loaded with injuries.
The Blues are not short of players in the attacking department and will easily pass this opportunity on to other clubs. That sure sounds like some encouragement for Newcastle United. Howe could surely use a technical player of his ability in the side who could single-handedly drive the attack.
If all that Hazard really needs is a change in scenario, then who knows, this could turn out to be a win-win for both parties.
CF: Chris Wood/Callum Wilson
From his time at Newcastle United it is easy to figure out that Eddie Howe is looking to play a system with only one central-striker. With Callum Wilson on the treatment table, the Toons bought Burnley striker Chris Wood for a handsome price of €30 million.
In the last four seasons in the Premier League, Wood has scored a few more goals than Wilson but both belong to a similar profile of strikers. They can both be utilized as target men, are strong in the air and when the players around them make chances they often end up taking it.
With Wilson set to miss out for at least another six weeks, Wood will be Howe's go-to man upfront. Burnley were known for playing the traditional way and they relied a lot on feeding their strikers via crosses. The entry of Keiran Trippier will help Newcastle United add that dimension to their attacking game.
The €30 million man has managed to score only three goals for Burnley so far, but in his last four seasons he has reached double figures consistently. Perhaps Wood was saving his goals for the Magpies.
RW: Allan Saint-Maximin
It could be argued that Allan Saint-Maximin has been the club's best player for quite some time now. Although the bar for being the best at Newcastle United is currently quite low, his performances have been bright. The fans have often supported him wholeheartedly and love the entertaining side of his game.
The Frenchman has contributed with five important goals in the Premier League and provided assists for three. It is quite certain that if Newcastle United get relegated then St. James' Park will have seen the last glimpse of Saint-Max in their jersey.
His decision-making has been poor at times, but despite those lapses in judgment, he has been a live wire. The 24-year old is always driving his team forward, taking defenders one-on-one and trying to link up in the final-third.
Whatever the fate of the Magpies in the Premier League be this season, the French winger will continue to get people out of their seats.
