Rafa Benitez has been constructing a huge rebuild at Newcastle United since the club’s dismal relegation back in May. 

Despite now playing their football in the Championship, there’s a feeling of optimism amongst Geordies in the Transfer Tavern of late.

With the Spaniard at the helm, the Toon Army have been on a recent roll and look like they could make a quick return to the proverbial Promised Land next term.

Still, such is the nature of life in the Championship, the North East locals cannot be certain on anything as of yet.

That being said, the Magpies will surely be active in the New Year sales in an attempt to ensure they’re back in the big time by the time next season rolls around.

Having shelled out big money in the summer, the Newcastle fans have been talking about potential targets who could come in and do a job rated under £10m on Transfermarkt.

Considering all of this, here are THREE players under £10m Newcastle simply must sign in January.

Alan Judge

Linked with a move over the summer, Republic of Ireland international’s recent injury looked to have scuppered Alan Judge’s move to Newcastle back then.

However, should he find his form once more when returning for Brentford, the £2.13m rated midfielder would be a great addition.

Has been able to produce goals and assists in equal measure in the Championship and would give the club another option.

Nahki Wells

Though Dwight Gayle has been hitting the back of the net in recent weeks, with Aleksandar Mitrovic waiting in the wings, Newcastle can still look rather toothless in attack.

With that in mind, they should look no further than the £2.55m rated Huddersfield forward Nahki Wells.

While the Terriers may be hard sellers considering their impressive standing in the table, the former Bradford City forward is one of the most lethal outside the top flight.