Newcastle are interested in signing Charlie Austin to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the new season. Ayoze Perez joined Leicester City, Joselu joined Alaves and Salomon Rondon returned to West Bromwich Albion after last season’s loan spell, so Steve Bruce needs new additions to his frontline.
Aston Villa are in a similar position. Tammy Abraham returned to Chelsea while Jonathan Kodjia & Scott Hogan have struggled for form and no longer command a starting place. Keinan Davies and Rushian Helpburn-Murphy might struggle for minutes in 2019/20 too. Villa were linked with a move for Austin earlier this summer and should consider returning for him to add strength in depth.