Premier League relegated XI that Newcastle United could capitalise on in transfer market

One consequence of Premier League relegation is how playing squads are often decimated the following summer. In 2008-09, Newcastle United lost several key players including Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff as top-flight clubs preyed on the vulnerable situation at St James’ Park.

Likewise, Moussa Sissoko, Gini Wijnaldum and Andros Townsend departed in 2016 - making their feelings known about a potential season in the Championship. However, United have been equally culpable of raiding the relegated in recent years.

Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser arrived from Bournemouth after their demotion to the second tier in 2020. Fabian Schar, too, made the switch to Tyneside after Deportivo La Coruna finished 18th four years ago.

Snatching wantaway stars from clubs who need to slash the wage bill could provide Toon chiefs with plenty of value in the transfer market. ChronicleLive picks a relegated XI out of Norwich, Watford and Burnley players: would you take any at Newcastle next season?

Pope was in stellar form during the relegation run-in but his heroics could not keep Burnley up. A man-of-the-match in the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa showcased his importance to the Clarets’ cause.

With eight England caps to his name, the goalkeeper would provide solid competition for Martin Dubravka if Newcastle made a move.

The only Norwich player in the team, Aarons’ stock has risen this season despite finishing rock-bottom with the Canaries. His England prospects look bleak due to the quality ahead of him at right-back but he still has the quality to become a solid Premier League defender. At 22-years-old, the Magpies could view Aarons as a long-term understudy to Kieran Trippier.

Tarkowski has repeatedly been linked with a move