Since Newcastle United’s Saudi-funded takeover was completed a little over a week ago, the rumour mill has gone into overdrive.
Now the richest the club on the planet, the Toon Army can realistically afford just about anybody they want, and in response to their newfound wealth, the global media have had a field day linking them to just about any precariously-positioned, big name talent you can think of.
The same can be said of the managerial situation at St. James' Park, with the expectation being that Steve Bruce will be relieved of his duties in the near future – especially after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against Tottenham – and a barrage of names reportedly in the running to become his successor.
With so much going on, we’ve made things a whole load simpler by gathering all of the gossip in one convenient place.
Click and scroll through the pages below to bring yourself up to speed…

9. Eric Bailly
The same reports that have linked Lingard with St. James' Park have also touted Bailly as a possible target. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) Photo: Koki Nagahama

10. Kalidou Koulibaly
Newcastle are interested in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. (Football Insider) (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti

11. Clement Lenglet
The Toon Army's hunt for a new centre-back could also see them turn their attention to Barcelona star Clement Lenglet. (Sport) (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP /AFP via Getty Images) Photo: THOMAS KIENZLE

12. Isco, Mariano, Marcelo and Luka Jovic
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has offered Newcastle United the chance to sign four players during the January transfer window. Isco, Mariano, Marcelo and Luka Jovic are the talents on offer. (El Nacional) (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) Photo: Aitor Alcalde

