With news circulating that Newcastle United are not interested in signing loanee Islam Slimani on a permanent basis and manager Rafael Benitez stating that they need to break their 13-year-old transfer record if they are to sign a striker to hit double figures speculation is rife about who they are signing. Ayoze Perez ended the Premier League season as the club’s top goal scorer with just eight league goals , hence; it’s evident that Newcastle need more firepower upfront. However, who will be the new main man to score the goals next season?
3Bas Dost, Sporting Lisbon
This is not the first time Dost has been linked with Newcastle United, and they will be on high alert as the Dutch striker wants to leave Sporting. The 28-year-old has been in incredible form this year as he has netted 26 league goals to fire his side to 2nd in the league.
The 6ft 4in striker is a real handful in the air for the marking defender. He has won, on average, 4.6 of his aerial battles each game. Even with his finishing ability in front of goal he is a selfless striker and likes to hold up the ball for his other teammates.
