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Rob Lee tells Newcastle to sign three Englishmen in January, including ‘unbelievable’ PL star
Rob Lee spoke to this week about the signings Newcastle United should look to make in the January transfer window.
The now 55-year-old spent a decade at Newcastle between 1992 and 2002, playing over 300 games for the Magpies. The Toon have gone through a lot since he left the club, but the future definitely looks bright under the new owners.
Eddie Howe’s immediate focus has to be on avoiding relegation. To achieve that, he will have to be very smart in the January transfer window, especially if he’s given a good amount of money to spend.
Lee, who has seen a number of big players join Newcastle during his time at the club, has offered some transfer advice to the Magpies boss.
Rob Lee names three players Newcastle should sign in January
The one-time Magpies midfielder said when asked who Newcastle should sign: “I would say Kieran Trippier, James Tarkowski and Jesse Lingard.
“Lingard would score goals, it’s what Newcastle need. West Ham are probably desperate to get him back, he was unbelievable for them last season. He’s got energy, he gets around the pitch and he’ll get on the end of things and score goals.
“Tarkowski, he’s been in England squads, he’s a good defensive player, strong, quick and a bit of a leader. I’ve always liked Trippier too.
“They’re the players you could get and they’d want to come to Newcastle. That’s important. We don’t want players coming to Newcastle just for the money, but players who want to play for this club and play for these fans. If we get those types of players in, we’ll be okay.”
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The January transfer window is just over three weeks away and Howe’s plans must have already started. The Magpies boss will most likely have a list of players he’d want to sign, but the three Englishmen Lee suggested are not bad at all.
Tarkowski and Trippier are hugely experienced in the Premier League. They would add some much-needed steel to the Magpies backline, but neither player will be available for a small fee next month.
Lingard, if Howe can get him, will be a statement signing. The Manchester United midfielder became one of the best players in the country in the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.
If Lingard can have the same kind of impact at Newcastle as he did under David Moyes last season, the Magpies will avoid relegation.
