Bookies name SIX signings Newcastle look most likely to pull off as transfer wait continues
Not famed for their reliability, it’s always worth a look at what the bookies are saying with regards to incoming players - especially while we're all waiting patiently for a breakthrough
According to Sky Bet, the following six are deemed most likely to end up at St James' Park by the close of play this summer:
- Lucas Paqueta - Evens
- Jack Harrison - Evens
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 9/4
- Anthony Gordon - 3/1
- Ivan Toney - 3/1
- Nicolas Pepe - 5/1
At evens are both Paquetá and Harrison. Recent reports suggest we could be priced out of a move for both, but the former is a name that's just not going away.
The Brazilian has been backed to end up on Tyneside and form a special samba trio in the centre of St. James’ Park alongside Joelinton and former Lyon teammate, and close friend, Bruno Guimarães.
While it seems Newcastle’s desire to sign Harrison for £35m is close to zero as they exercise other options, SkyBet still say he is odds on to make the switch to St James' Park.
Calvert-Lewin comes in at 9/4, with Sky believing he is the striker most likely to sign for Newcastle before the end of summer. His Everton teammate Anthony Gordon comes next 3/1, as is former Newcastle forward Ivan Toney, currently at Brentford.
Ivorian winger Pépé has the lowest odds of the six at 5/1, with the £72m Arsenal flop deemed a potential loan option after losing his place in the side to Saka.
