The January transfer window will be crucial for Newcastle United. With just one win in the first half of the Premier League season, they find themselves in the bottom three, in desperate need of reinforcements.
Intrigue about the winter market has intensified since the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the club was confirmed in October. Now the Magpies have deep pockets to improve their squad in the new year.
There are many reasons players could be persuaded to move to Tyneside - playing at St James' Park in front of 52,000 passionate fans, the possibility of building a successful new era under the new owners, and, of course, the prospect of hefty wage packets.