Newcastle: Alan Pardew's 8 Biggest Head Aches Right Now

5. Should Armstrong Go Out On Loan?

Pardew has already said that Adam Armstrong could well be the biggest prospect on Newcastle's books, which is saying something when Rolando Aarons and Ayoze are both in the first-team picture already, and the question must be asked of whether he would benefit from a spell away from the club. He's a free scorer in the U21 side, and he looked tidy against Man City, if a little isolated, so the potential is definitely there, but if Armstrong fails to break into the first team, his development might stagnate a little. A loan, on the other hand might help him - as long as it's to the right place. The Answer A loan would be best, though not to the likes of Yeovil. Rangers might not as bad a prospect, as he'd probably score a hatful, but a Championship club (preferably Middlesbrough) would be the best bet.