Newcastle United have been urged to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to help halt their current slump. The Magpies were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day having lost at Luton Town last weekend.
Eddie Howe's side have lost four of their last five league games and have also suffered Carabao Cup and Champions League exits this month.
Newcastle are now eighth and face in form Liverpool in their next Premier League game. Club legend Alan Shearer believes a move for former Spain international De Gea could prove an astute signing with Magpies first choice Nick Pope sidelined with injury. ALSO READ: A 9/10 and two 8/10s: United player ratings vs Villa ALSO READ: Hojlund's reaction when Garnacho equalised shows he has the United mentality De Gea is available on a free transfer and can sign for a new team outside of the January window.
He left United in the summer at the end of his contract having spent 12 years at Old Trafford, making more than 400 appearances.