Newcastle United- Player In- Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang
Newcastle United had an excellent 2011/2012 season, finishing in 5th place, one place off the Champions League spots. Fast forward a year later and the Magpies were fighting a relegation battle that they very nearly lost. Alan Pardew’s squad was stretched to the limit and the club lost one of their stars players in January when Demba Ba left to join Chelsea. Pardew didn’t get the opportunity to properly replace Ba but will look to do so this summer and he has set his sights on St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang. The striker is one of the most highly rated frontmen in French football and has been linked with a move away from St Etienne this summer. Newcastle want Aubameyang and apparently the feeling is mutual, with the player stating his interest in a move to Newcastle. The Magpies have had success in signing French based players and will look to do the same with Aubameyang.
Newcastle United- Player Out- Check Tiote
The midfielder was once one of Newcastle’s most highly rated players and was linked with moves to Manchester United and Arsenal last summer. However, Tiote hasn’t had a strong season at St James’s Park and his stock has dramatically fallen. He failed to make a real impression on Newcastle’s season and many believe that the player could be leaving this summer. It is possible that Tiote could need a new challenge to get himself back to his best and Newcastle are certainly not short of cover in central midfield.