Five players who could add steel to Newcastle’s defence
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Joel Veltman
Joel Veltman plies his trade in the Dutch top flight with Ajax and has all characteristics of a Mike Ashley buy.
He is still young, still has room to develop and is on the verge of breaking into the Netherlands squad – which makes him ripe for an increase in value.
Whether he would be sold on after arriving at St. James Park, he would certainly make a good purchase for now.
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