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?
2Edin Dzeko, AS Roma
The Bosnian has been in form once again this season. He has scored 16 league goals in Serie A and also assisted in Roma progressing to the semi-final of the Champions League by contributing eight goals. Despite being 32 and entering his later years, the former Wolfsburg striker has plenty to offer in terms of aerial battles and finishing.
Just as Benitez stated that they would not get a striker unless they broke the Michael Owen transfer record fee, the case is right again for a 32-year-old.
