Newcastle United are set to emerge as major players in the transfer market beyond this January window. In a seismic £305million deal, the Magpies have new owners after a consortium backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) struck up an agreement with now-former chairman Mike Ashley.
As a result, several big-name players continue to be linked with high-profile switches to the North East. Speculation over Steve Bruce and his future as manager continues, but once that matter is resolved - either way - clubs such as Manchester United and Manchester City will no doubt be keeping a close eye on who Newcastle are linked with and, ultimately, pursue.
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