The Definitive Newcastle United Transfer Manifesto

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on May 24, 2009 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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With takeover talks at a new peak, and Mike Ashley destined for the exit door, sources at St James Park indicate that potential gaffer Alan Shearer has already lined-up the essential purchases necessary to lift the Magpies back into the Premier League next season.

The list undoubtedly contains Championship and League One players in abundance, one would imagine, and in the spirit of such, The Bleacher Report is proud to present the following list of 43 players who are destined for greatness if nurtured in the proper manner.

The most prominent purchases will be outlined on the last page of this presentation, but each of these gentlemen are skilled in their respective positions and will only improve the Magpies if given the opportunity.

[Note: There were several others who had made the list, but had to be changed last minute as other clubs had signed them last week]

Alex Smithies (Huddersfield Town)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 10: Alex Smithies of Huddersfield Town in action during the Coca Cola League One Match between Northampton Town and Huddersfield Town at Sixfields Stadium on January 10, 2009 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete

Position: Goalkeeper

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Huddersfield Town

International: England U19, U18, U17, U16

Stephen Darby (Liverpool FC)

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - JULY 30: Stephen Darby of Liverpool controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Villarreal and Liverpool at the Madrigal stadium on July 30, 2008 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Position: Right-back

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Liverpool FC

International: England U19

Kyle Naughton (Sheffield United)

SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 03: Kyle Naughton of Sheffield United acknowledges the fans after the Coca Cola Championship match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St. Mary's Stadium on February 3, 2009 in Southampton, England. (Photo b

Position: Right-back

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Sheffield United

International: England U21

Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspurs)

LONDON - DECEMBER 18: Chris Gunter of Spurs runs with the ball during the UEFA Cup Group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Spartak Moscow at White Hart Lane on December 18, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Tottenham Hotspurs

International: Wales (Full International)

Danny Livesey (Carlisle United)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 20: Danny Livesey of Carlisle United in action during the Coca Cola League One Match between Northampton Town and Carlisle United at Sixfields Stadium on December 20, 2008 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Nort

Position: Centre-back

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Carlisle United

Previous clubs: Bolton, Notts County, Rochdale, Blackpool

Mark Beevers (Sheffield Wednesday)

SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: Henri Camara of Wigan Athletic holds off Mark Beevers of Sheffield Wednesday (L) during the pre season friendly match between Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic at Hillsborough on August 2, 2008 in Sheffield, En

Position: Centre-back

Age: 19 yrs

Club: Sheffield Wednesday

International: England U19

Sean St Ledger (Preston NE)

PRESTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Sean St Ledger of Preston in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Preston North End and Everton at Deepdale on July 22, 2008 in Preston, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Position: Centre-back

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Preston NE

International: Republic of Ireland (Full International)

Joel Lynch (Brighton)

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - March 31: Joel Lynch of Brighton controls the ball during the Coca Cola League One match between Northampton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion at Sixfields Stadium on March 31, 2007 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Gett

Position: Centre-back

Age: 21 yrs

Club: Brighton

Other clubs: Nottingham Forest

James Chester (Manchester United)

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 2: James Chester of Manchester United Youth during the FA Youth Cup sponsored by E.ON Semi-Final, 2nd Leg match between Manchester United Youth and Arsenal Youth at Old Trafford on April 2, 2007 in Manchester, England.

Position: Centre-back

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Manchester United

Other clubs: Peterborough United

Ragnar Sigurdsson (IFK Goteborg)

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Position: Centre-back

Age: 23 yrs

Club: IFK Goteborg

International: Iceland (Full International)

Garry Richards (Gillingham)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Garry Richards of Gillingham tackles Nick Chadwick of Shrewsbury Town during the Coca Cola League 2 Playoff Final match between Gillingham and Shrewsbury Town at Wembley Stadium on May 23, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Jam

Position: Centre-back

Age: 23 yrs

Club: Gillingham

Previous clubs: Colechester United, Brentford, Southend United

James McEveley (Derby County)

MANSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 28: James McEveley of Derby County pictured during the pre season friendly match between Mansfield Town and Derby County at Field Mill on July 28, 2007 in Manfield, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Position: Left-back

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Derby County

International: Scotland, Scotland B, England U21

Joe Mattock (Leicester City)

LEICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 25: Joe Mattock of Leicester City in action during the Coca Cola League One Match between Leicester City and Northampton Town at the Walkers Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty

Position: Wing-back (Left)

Age: 19 yrs

Club: Leicester City

International: England U17, U19, U21

Daniel Fox (Conventry City)

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Daniel Fox of Coventry City in action during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Crystal Palace and Coventry City at Selhurst Park on April 7, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Position: Left-back

Age: 23 yrs

Club: Coventry City

International: England U21

Emiliano Insúa (Liverpool FC)

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Position: Left-back

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Liverpool FC

International: Argentina U20, U23

Leandro Grimi (Sporting CP)

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 13: Danny Braaten (left) of Bolton chases down Grimi during the UEFA Cup Round of 16 second leg match between Sporting Lisbon and Bolton Wanderers at the Alvalade XXI Stadium on March 13, 2008 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Mich

Position: Left-back

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Sporting CP

Previous clubs: Huracan, Racing Club, AC Milan

Marvin Elliott (Bristol City)

BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 18: Marvin Elliot of Bristol City during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Bristol City and Crystal Palace at Ashton Gate on February 18, 2008 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Position: Defensive Midfielder

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Bristol City

Previous clubs: Milwall

Ferrie Bodde (Swansea City)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 15: Ferrie Bodde of Swansea City in action during the Coca Cola League One Match between Northampton Town and Swansea City at Sixfields Stadium on March 15, 2008 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Imag

Position: Defensive Midfielder

Age: 26 yrs

Club: Swansea City

International: Netherlands U23

Miles Addison (Derby County)

DERBY, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 30: Miles Addison of Derby and Medhi Nafti of Birmingham challneg for the ball during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Derby County and Birmingham City at Pride Park on September 30, 2008 in Derby, England. (Pho

Position: Defensive Midfielder

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Derby County

Matty Mainwaring (Stockport County)

BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 02: Doug Loft of Brighton & Hove Albion and Matty Mainwaring of Stockport County run to the ball during the Coca Cola League One match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Stockport County at Withdean Stadium on May 02, 2009 i

Position: Attacking Midfielder

Age: 19 yrs

Club: Stockport County

Previous club(s): Manchester United

Charlie Barnett (Tranmere Rovers)

CHELTENHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 17: Charlie Barnett of Rovers runs with the ball during the Coca-Cola League 1 match between Cheltenham Town and Tranmere Rovers at Whaddon Road on March 17, 2009 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Get

Position: Attacking Midfielder

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Tranmere Rovers

Previous club(s): Liverpool FC

Nacer Barazite (Arsenal)

LONDON - JULY 14: Nacer Barazite of Arsenal in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal at Underhill on July 14, 2007 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Position: Attacking Midfielder/Forward

Age: 19 yrs

Club: Arsenal

International: Netherlands U17, U19

Jonjo Shelvey (Charlton Athletic)

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Jonjo Shelvey of Charlton Athletic celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Coca Cola Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Blackpool at The Valley on April 18, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dula

Position: Attacking Midfielder/Forward

Age: 17 yrs

Club: Charlton Athletic

International: England U16, U17

Siphiwe Tshabalala (Kaizer Chiefs)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa in action during the FIFA Confederations Cup Semi Final match beween Brazil and South Africa at Ellis Park on June 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Ge

Position: Winger (Left)

Age: 24 yrs

Club: Kaizer Chiefs (SA)

International: South Africa (Full International)

Gary Roberts (Huddersfield Town)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 10: Gary Roberts of Huddersfield Town in action during the Coca Cola League One Match between Northampton Town and Huddersfield Town at Sixfields Stadium on January 10, 2009 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete N

Position: Winger (Left)

Age: 25 yrs

Club: Huddersfield Town

Previous club(s): Liverpool, Bangor City, Ipswich Town

Keith Treacy (Blackburn Rovers)

BLACKBURN, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 05: Keith Treacey of Blackburn Rovers in action during the FA Cup sponsored by E.on 3rd Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City at Ewood Park on January 05, 2008 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Matthew

Position: Winger (Left)

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Blackburn Rovers

International: Republic of Ireland U21

Andrew Driver (Hearts)

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Position: Winger (Right)

Age: 21 yrs

Club: Hearts

International: England U21

Lee Martin (Manchester United)

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 22: Lee Martin of Manchester United during the Vodacom Challenge match between Orlando Pirates and Manchester United held at the Absa Stadium on July 22, 2008 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Gett

Position: Winger (Right)

Age: 22 yrs

Club: Manchester United

Previous club(s): Wimbledon

Lewis McGugan (Nottingham Forest)

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 03: Lewis McGugan of Nottingham Forest in action during the FA Cup sponsored by e.on third round match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at The City of Manchester Stadium on January 3, 2009 in Manchester,

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Nottingham Forest

International: England U17

Owen Garvan (Ipswich Town)

IPSWICH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 28: Owen Garvan of Ipswich in action during the Coca Cola Championship match between Ipswich Town and Charlton Athletic at Portman Road on October 28, 2008 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 20

Club: Ipswich Town

International: Republic of Ireland U21

Jack Collison (West Ham United)

LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Jack Collison of West Ham United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at Upton Park on February 8, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 20 yrs

Club: West Ham United

International: Wales (Full International)

Jack Rodwell (Everton)

NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 31: Jack Rodwell of England during the Friendly International match between England U21 and France U21 at the City Ground on March 31, 2009 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 18 yrs

Club: Everton

International: England U21

Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach)

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 1: Michael Bradley #12 of the United States looks to set up a play during a FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying match against Trinidad and Tobago on April 1, 2009 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. The United States defeated Trinidad a

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 21 yrs

Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach

International: USA (Full International)

Darron Gibson (Manchester United)

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 11: Darron Gibson of Manchester United in action during the Carling Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers at Old Trafford on November 11, 2008 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex

Position: Central Midfielder

Age: 21 yrs

Club: Manchester United

International: Republic of Ireland (Full International)

Sean Scannell (Crystal Palace)

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: Sean Scannell of Crystal Palace in action during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Crystal Palace and Southampton at Selhurst Park on February 2, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Position: Forward (Right)

Age: 18 yrs

Club: Crystal Palace

International: Republic of Ireland U21

Victor Moses (Crystal Palace)

LONDON - JANUARY 31: Victor Moses of Crystal Palace runs with the ball during the Coca Cola Championship match between Crystal Palace and Blackpool at Selhurst Park on January 31, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 18 yrs

Club: Crystal Palace

International: England U18, U21

Ross McCormack (Cardiff City)

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 05: Cardiff player Ross McCormack in action during the Coca Cola Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Ninian Park on April 5, 2009 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 22 yrs

Club: Cardiff City

International: Scotland (Full International)

Ched Evans (Manchester City)

AALBORG, DENMARK - MARCH 19: Ched Evans of Manchester City runs with the ball during the UEFA Cup, Round of 16, Second Leg match between Aalborg and Manchester City on March 19, 2009 in Aalborg, Denmark. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Manchester City

International: Wales (Full International)

Matty Fryatt (Leicester City)

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Matty Fryatt of Leicester during the Coca-Cola League One match between Leicester City and Scunthorpe United at the Walkers Stadium on April 24, 2009 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 23 yrs

Club: Leicester City

International: England U21

Craig Mackail-Smith (Peterborough United)

PETERBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 14: Craig Mackail-Smith of Peterborough United runs with the ball during the Coca Cola League One Match between Peterborough United and Northampton Town at London Road on March 14, 2009 in Peterborough, England. (Phot

Position: Striker

Age: 25 yrs

Club: Peterborough United

International: England C

Craig Lindfield (Liverpool FC)

CREWE, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Craig Lindfield of Liverpool celebrates his goal during the pre-season friendly match between Crewe Alexander and Liverpool at the Alexander Stadium on July 22, 2006 in Crewe, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Position: Striker

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Liverpool FC

International: England U19

Jermaine Beckford (Leeds United)

CHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 12: Jermaine Beckford of Leeds United celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Carling Cup first round match between Chester City and Leeds United at the Deva Stadium on August 12, 2008 in Chester, England. (P

Position: Striker

Age: 25 yrs

Club: Leeds United

Previous club(s): Chelsea, Wealdstone

James Vaughan (Everton)

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 18: Evertons James Vaughan in action during the UEFA Cup first round, first leg match, between Everton and Standard Liege at Goodison Park,on September 18, 2008 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty

Position: Striker

Age: 20 yrs

Club: Everton

International: England U17, U19, U21

They won't cost the world -- but they'll make a world of difference!

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: A local newspaper announces the news that Alan Shearer has been appointed manager of Newcastle United on a temporary basis on April 1, 2009 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

As the Championship season draws nearer, Geordies will feel a sense of emptiness thinking of the year ahead. The obvious relegation stigma, and the taunts of the Premier League survivors will have to be borne, unfortunately.

The bright side for many is that finally, Mike Ashley has decided to cut his losses and exit-stage-right. Banker Keith Harris has stipulated that Alan Shearer may indeed get the manager's job permanently, and that Joe Kinnear may return in a directorial capacity.

In the opinion of this writer, the mentioned players may well instill Newcastle United in a position from where challenging for the Championship will not be an issue.

One player in each position would be ideal—two each would be fantastic.

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