Newcastle Transfers: 6 Deals Pardew Could Complete Today

2. Alexandre Lacazette

Yet another transfer saga that has dragged on for almost the entire summer, the proposed move for Alexandre Lacazette might well be creeping to a resolution after the striker was once more linked with a move, thanks to Graeme Bailey. There have been whispers of a big deal still to come, which is backed up somewhat by Luke Edwards' assertion that the club had a £60m budget and have so far only spent £40m (despite their attempts to deny that), and a proven striker would fit the bill. Even with Papiss Cisse coming back to fitness, it feels like Newcastle are limited up front: Emanuel Riviere and Ayoze Perez feel like plan B together, Facundo Ferreyra has been snubbed for no apparent reason and Cisse has struggled to score for two years. Bringing in another first choice striker - especially given the attempts to sign Loic Remy - seem nailed on.