How Newcastle could line up with Ivan Toney and Man Utd legend as Alan Shearer urges Toon to make huge transfer
NEWCASTLE legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to splash the cash in January.
The Premier League‘s all-time top goalscorer believes Eddie Howe should push to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
Toney, 27, will return to action next month after completing his eight-month ban for breaching football betting regulations.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are understood to be interested in signing him, but Shearer thinks he would be a perfect fit for Newcastle.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the Toon icon said: “I would, If I was in charge of recruitment at Newcastle.
“I think he’s a really good player and I think he’s a really good option.
“Newcastle need to improve in that department, and they need another option in there, so I don’t think there will be any shortage of suitors for Ivan Toney.”
Should Toney join Newcastle, he would become another attacking option for Howe alongside Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak.
Isak has previously played on the wing, so he could be moved out to the left to make way for the £100million rated man.
Anthony Gordan would likely complete the attack on the other side.
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Alternatively, Howe could opt to play both Toney and Isak up front, but he would have to alter his formation.
Newcastle could also look to sign a new goalkeeper in January, with Nick Pope set to be absent for several months with a shoulder injury.
David De Gea has been linked with a move to St James’ Park in recent weeks.
The Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Man Utd in July.
Former Man Utd striker Andy Cole believes joining Newcastle would be a “great move” for De Gea.
The Magpies currently sit seventh in the Premier League table, seven points adrift of the top four as they seek Champions League qualification for the second successive year.
However, they crashed out of the competition on Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.