Mikel Arteta after Arsenal's victory against Leicester
Newcastle will reportedly appoint Unai Emery as their new manager before their trip to Brighton on Saturday. The Magpies have been on the lookout for a new boss for the last fortnight after sacking Steve Bruce and Emery has emerged as the frontrunner to land the job ahead of Eddie Howe and Paulo Fonseca.
Newcastle have been tipped to appoint Unai Emery as their new manager (Image: GETTY)
Alexandre Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette was a key player for Arsenal under Emery and racked up 13 Premier League goals during the 2018/19 season.
The France international also proved pivotal during the Gunners’ run to the Europa League final that season as he scored in both legs of the semi-final.
Lacazette has been a bit-part player under Mikel Arteta, although he has been starting recently.
But the striker is out of contract next summer and, if Emery made a move for him in January, Arsenal would likely accept the offer.
Matteo Guendouzi
Matteo Guendouzi was a regular starter for Arsenal when Emery was in charge but he has fallen well down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium and is currently on loan with Marseille.
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The 22-year-old has starred in midfield for the French side this season, with the team losing just two of their opening 12 Ligue 1 games this campaign.
Guendouzi appears to have no future in north London but could still be a force in the Premier League if given another opportunity.
And Emery could well tempt him to move north with an offer in January.
Pau Torres
Newcastle have the second leakiest defence in the Premier League and need to shore up their backline if they are to stave off relegation this season.
Torres has been a standout player for Villarreal for the last couple of years and could well jump at the opportunity to play in the Premier League.
Newcastle could try to sign Alexandre Lacazette if Unai Emery becomes boss (Image: GETTY)
The 24-year-old has 15 caps for Spain and his signing would be a major coup for the Magpies.
But if they are to lure the centre-back to St James’ Park, Newcastle will need to shell out big money for him.
Manu Trigueros
Manu Trigueros would offer Newcastle valuable experience in the middle of the pitch if he were to make the move from Villarreal.
The 30-year-old has made 391 appearances for the Spanish side since being handed his debut for the club nine years ago.
The midfielder has bags of Europa League experience and could help Newcastle turn their season around and cement their place in the top-flight.
Like Lacazette, Trigueros is also out of contract at the end of the season and so could be brought in on the cheap having been linked with Barcelona.