After a season flirting with relegation, it looks more than likely that Newcastle United will be relegated. Fans are clashing on social media between supporting the team and keeping the faith or accepting what seems to be the inevitable.
Unfortunately, for the pessimists among the St James’ Park ranks, the side has shown no improvements since the sacking of Steve McClaren. The defence is still as woeful as ever and the attacking play seems to have no real style or structure to it.
Rafa Benitez was handed a squad with zero confidence, despite having one of the best home and away followings in the country. He was also handed a squad with plenty of weaknesses that were neglected in the January window.
One thing is for sure, should Newcastle suffer the drop to the Championship, a mass exodus is expected and replacements will be required. Here are four players that the Magpies should prioritise replacing this summer:
