10 Players Who "Could Be Like New Signings" For Newcastle Boss Steve McClaren

2. Siem De Jong

His goal off the bench against Swansea City in April proved exactly what Siem de Jong could be capable of in the Premier League - but he just didn't feature regularly enough due to injury, making just two starts all season. Newcastle want to build their side around the £6 million Dutch international - so let's hope he can stay fit in 2015-16 and really show what he is capable of. Steve McClaren has spoken highly of him in the past and he would to be able to label De Jong as "like a new signing", should the attacking-midfielder play week-in, week-out.. If he does, then Newcastle could well find themselves in a far-healthier position in the table next season...
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