3. Moussa Sissoko
Another player linked with Newcastle of late is Toulouse's Moussa Sissoko, the big central midfielder is out of contract in the summer and Newcastle could take advantage of this. In Tiote and Cabaye Newcastle have two mainstays of their starting eleven but with Pardew often playing 4-3-3, he has often had to play Jonas Guttierez out of position. However the arrival of Vurnon Anita has meant there are now three proper central midfielders available to Pardew. With the Europa League campaign continuing though, strength in depth seems like a must. When Cabaye and Ben Arfa have been injured creativity has been a huge issue for Newcastle and Sissoko can play as an attacking or defensive midfielder so this will help reduce the lack of creativity. Also apart from Tiote, Newcastle's midfield can often come across a little light weight with the likes of Anita in there so Sissoko's big frame could help solve this problem and sure up Newcastle's midfield while adding creativity.