Amanda Staveley should make Luke Shaw her first signing at Newcastle United

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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is now very close to selling the club.

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United have £30 million to spend in the January transfer window, and Manchester United’s Luke Shaw should be Rafael Benitez’s first signing.

Benitez is set to be backed with added funds, with Amanda Staveley’s takeover at St. James’ Park set to go through in the near future.

Benitez will now have money to spend on additions which he feels can improve Newcastle’s squad, and Shaw should be his first target.

Newcastle have lacked a left-back all season, with Javier Manquillo failing to impress and Paul Dummett out injured.

The Magpies now really need to find a solution to the gap in their squad at left-back, and Shaw looks like the perfect option.

Benitez has the money to sign the United left-back, and if the 23-year-old gets back to his best, he could be a major asset to the Magpies.

Shaw possesses great ability going forward, and he is a solid defender, who could be relied on for years ahead.

Newcastle are currently battling against the drop in the Premier League, but if they have ambitions to stabilise and eventually compete for European places in the top flight, then Shaw is the sort of signing they need.

And Staveley now has the perfect opportunity to prove she is serious about improving Newcastle, by bringing Shaw to St. James’ Park in the near future.