10 Players Steve McClaren Could Bring With Him To Newcastle

3. Johnny Russell

Age: 25 Position: Winger Club: Derby County Nationality: Scottish Estimated market value: £2.5 million League Appearances (Goals) 2014-15: 24 (6) International Caps: 2 (Scotland)
If it's pace that Newcastle United are after this summer then Johnny Russell would certainly fit the bill. The two-cap Scotland international winger netted 46 times in 120 appearances for Dundee United before Derby County brought him south of the border in the summer of 213 - and he has performed pretty well in the Championship since, utilising his blistering speed. A return of 17 goals in 72 games for Derby is decent for a winger and, although Russell is never likely to set the world alight, McClaren could be tempted to bulk out his squad with cheap signings like the Scotland international.
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