Newcastle Transfers: 10 Major Deals That Will Happen This Summer

4. Joleon Lescott

Fans hoping for a summer of spectacular signings will quickly realise that the club aren't interested in bringing in exciting young talent as much as they are looking for level headed leaders with experience - Lescott is out of contract and will be a top priority. It remains to be seen what will happen to the Newcastle back five this summer. Tim Krul needs to be playing in Europe to get the Netherlands jersey, Davide Santon has long been linked with a move back to Italy. Mathieu Debuchy has never really settled and sees himself at a higher level, while Fabricio Coloccini would already be gone if San Lorenzo could afford him. Available on a free transfer and so perfectly fitting what is required; Joleon Lescott will be one they look to get in quick as much for cover as he would be to improve the team. The England centre back won't be the big name hoped for but could be exactly what is needed. He's got experience and leadership qualities as well as the level of talent so desperately sought after to help plug the leaky Newcastle defence.