Five signings Steve Bruce needs to make as Newcastle manager

Newcastle have officially confirmed that Steve Bruce has signed a three-year deal to replace Rafa Benitez. 

Twitter: Newcastle United can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club’s new head coach.

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Benitez left the club earlier this month upon the expiry of his contract, and joined Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.

To add further salt to the wound, Benitez is also closing in on the signing of Salomon Rondon for his new side – despite Newcastle’s interest in signing him permanently after his excellent season on loan to the club.

Bruce, meanwhile, was sacked by Aston Villa towards the start of last season before taking over at Sheffield Wednesday for the final few months of the campaign. 

Newcastle are yet to make a signing this summer and have already sold last season’s top goalscorer Ayoze Perez to Leicester for £30m.

So, here are five signings Bruce needs to make before the end of the transfer window…