10 Centre-Backs Newcastle Must Sign Before The Start Of The Season

5. Salvatore Bocchetti

Age: 28 Club: Spartak Moscow Nationality: Italian Estimated Market Value: £7 million-£10 million League Apps (2014-15): 11 (Spartak Moscow) 9 (AC Milan) In January 2015 Salvatore Bocchetti was loaned out to AC Milan - where he played nine times - after the Italian giants took a punt on the talented defender. Bocchetti had enjoyed a great start to the Russian season with Spartak Moscow, where he played 11 games and demonstrated great tackling and passing ability, all of which helped earn him a move to the San Siro. The Italian club have an option to make the transfer permanet but are yet to do so, making the 28-year-old unsure about where his future lies - and that potentially gives the Magpies the opportunity to pounce. He would give Newcastle United great versatility as, although he is predominantly a central-defender, Bochetti can also play at left-back and he has natural crossing ability. Available for less than £10 million, Bochetti would represent real value for money for an experienced centre-back who has played at the highest level.