Since their rise since the backend of last season, we have ranked the top 5 Newcastle United signings that have been made post-takeover.
While several names come to mind, we have narrowed down a list of the five best coups made by one of the finest recruits in the Premier League.
5. What Alexander Isak could bring to Newcastle for the next decade makes him worthy of a spot
Yes, we are aware that Alexander Isak has been injured for a majority of his Newcastle career so far.
But to hone in on that very fact and dismiss how much of a brilliant coup he can become would be short-sighted.
Make no mistake about it, Isak is perhaps the biggest floor-raising signing the club have made in years.
The Swede is easily one of the most gifted strikers on the planet, rightly renowned for his sublime dribbling and enviable pace.
With 2 goals in 3 Premier League starts for Eddie Howe’s side, Isak has already showcased why the club broke the bank to sign him.
And while Callum Wilson has proven why he is one of the nation’s finest strikers in his absence, Isak has all the talent in the world to become one of the best in his position across Europe for the next decade.
The fact that Newcastle signed a player of such potential alone is enough to get him a place on our list.
4. The ever-reliable Dan Burn deserves to be in at 4th place
Since joining Newcastle for £13 million (Sky Sports) in January, Dan Burn has been quietly brilliant contributors.
Straightaway, the Englishman established an impregnable partnership with Fabian Schar at the backend of last season.
And it was the former Brighton defender’s excellent reading of the game and deceptive comfortability in possession that was a key factor in the side finishing as high as in 9th in the Premier League.
This campaign as well, Burn has shone, but as a left-back.
The 30-year-old adeptly deputised as a left wing-back under Graham Potter and has done much of the same at his boyhood club.
So much so that a natural left-back in Matt Targett has become second-choice to him.
For Dan Burn’s impressive versatility and reliability, he deserves 4th place in our rankings.
3. Nick Pope’s coup has been the ultimate steal
If bargains of the season become a topic of conversation at some point this season, Nick Pope must dominate that discussion.
Brought in for a mere £10 million (Sky Sports) by Newcastle this summer, the England international has been a revelation.
And unsurprisingly so.
The ex-Burnley No.1 has been a significant upgrade on Martin Dubravka.
The 30-year-old is easily one of the league’s best shotstoppers and his commanding of the area, as well as abilities as a sweeper-keeper make him the complete package.
It is not a coincidence that Pope is part of a back 5 that has conceded the joint-lowest number of goals in the league this season (10).
Being ranked as high as 3rd is nothing less than deserved for Pope.
2. Kieran Trippier has operated at world-class levels since signing for Newcastle
With the way things are headed for Kieran Trippier at St. James’ Park, he could be dubbed as a “captain, leader, legend” at the club one day.
Since joining Newcastle in January, the La Liga champion has been nothing short of tremendous.
So much so that the former Atletico Madrid man has perhaps been the best right-back in the Premier League since his arrival.
Trippier’s brilliance both offensively and defensively makes him as well-rounded a player in his position as one can find in the country.
This, coupled with his evident leadership abilities since being handed the armband instantly upon his arrival make him a superb signing.
One could even say that Kieran Trippier is perhaps unlucky to be 2nd in our top 5 Newcastle signings post-takeover, which speaks volumes about his inarguable impact to the side.
1. Bruno Guimaraes could start for most teams in the world and yet, he’s leading the Magpies revolution
There isn’t a long list of more complete midfielders than Bruno Guimaraes in world football.
As a result, several of the European elite have been linked with his signature.
And yet, he seems fully committed to Newcastle.
The Brazilian instantly shone as a No.8 for the Magpies, with his silky technique, ability to dictate games and final third threat standing out.
Guimaraes was perhaps the catalyst in the side hitting unseen heights in the second half of last season.
And this term, the 25-year-old seems to have found a new gear as a defensive midfielder.
Bruno Guimaraes seems to be ticking the same boxes, whilst also being an elite defensive presence in a deeper role.
As Newcastle deservedly sit in 3rd place in the Premier League, the ex-Lyon lynchpin has arguably been their best player.
For Guimaraes’ incredible influence on the side coupled with him being astoundingly complete, we have to reserve a seat on the throne for him in our rankings.
While that rounds up our top 5 Newcastle signings post-takeover, we expect to update this list soon as the club continue to do brilliant business.
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