Newcastle United have made a stellar start to the Premier League campaign and that hasn't gone unnoticed. Eddie Howe's side have made the rest of the division sit up and take not, having lost just once since the season started back in August.
The Magpies have beaten Chelsea and drawn against Manchester City and Manchester United, with their only defeat coming on the road at Anfield at the end of August. Alexander Isak gave the Magpies the lead against Liverpool, only for a second-half comeback to see three points slip through their grasp.
The Swedish striker was the marquee signing for Newcastle in the summer window, but injuries have limited his game time so far. His return in the second half of the campaign will only bolster Howe's attacking options.
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There have been conflicting reports over whether the Magpies intend to strengthen again in January. The arrival of Isak saw Newcastle spend in the region of £58 million and he'll be like a new signing when he returns.
The eyewatering transfer fee is something supporters could have only dreamt of prior to the takeover. The impressive start to the season - combined with the takeover - has only increased the rumours and transfer speculation involving some of the world's best players and possible moves to Tyneside.
Sky Bet has compiled a list of seven players who could make the move to St. James' Park. Some are more realistic than others. Leicester City's James Maddison has the shortest odds of any players linked with Newcastle United at 7/4.
The Toon made a number of advances for Maddison in the summer but the Foxes were keen to hold onto their star player. Despite his fine form this season, Maddison did not feature for England and the World Cup after picking up an injury in the build-up to the tournament.
Chronicle Live has compiles a list of players linked with Newcastle below.
Sky Bet Newcastle United transfer odds
Christian Pulisic 7/2
Cody Gakpo 7/1
Declan Rice 16/1
James Maddison 7/4
Wilfried Zaha 12/1
Kylian Mbappe 16/1
Jude Bellingham 33/1
*Odds are accurate at the time of writing.
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