Newcastle's Potential Starting XI If Magpies Are Relegated

7. Kevin Mbabu

Like Steven Taylor, the Swiss youngster is out of contract in the summer. However, after his brief stint in the first team showed he had the potential to be a regular in the Magpies starting line-up, a relegation may help the defender claim a regular berth in the first XI. With Daryl Janmaat likely to be tempted away from the club whether we stay up or not, Mbabu could be the perfect replacement for the Dutch full back. If he is offered a chance to stay on Tyneside, the 20 year old would be wise to accept in order to progress his career, as a move to any bigger club would likely see him loaned out to a club at this level anyway.