Newcastle United now are down to the bare bones up-front, with their striking options looking very short.

Newcastle United fans have been left fuming after Joselu was left out of their pre-season tour squad.
Joselu seems to be heading towards the exit door at Newcastle, as their squad gets trimmed even further.
Joselu’s impending exit, on the face of it, isn’t a major concern for the Magpies, as the Spaniard has struggled in front of goal since joining.
However, Newcastle are now down to the bare bones up-front.
Dwight Gayle and Yoshinori Muto are the only senior strikers available at Newcastle, after the departure of Ayoze Perez earlier in the summer.
And Newcastle fans are up in arms about how their squad has been decimated.
Newcastle will surely need to spend when their new manager is appointed.
It seems that Steve Bruce is set to take the helm at St. James’ Park, and a new number nine will surely be on his wishlist.

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