Newcastle secured back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first time this season thanks to a Salomon Rondon brace.

The Magpies have endured a dismal campaign so far this season with fans fearing the worst after a summer with little investment from owner Mike Ashley. Rafael Benitez was forced to work with limited funds, and Newcastle’s dreadful start left them in the relegation zone. However, consecutive wins over Bournemouth and Watford have lifted a weight off his shoulders as we enter the busy, season-defining festive period.

Benitez and his recruitment staff will now turn their attention to the January transfer window to identify potential recruits who could give the Magpies a welcome boost in the New Year. Fans will be delighted to see Rondon finally get off the mark on Tyneside with more goals needed to steer them from danger. Signing a new number ten could be perfect to bring the best out of the Venezuelan forward.

One man who Benitez could look to sign is Borussia Monchengladbach maestro – Thorgan Hazard. Valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt, the Belgium international has finally found his feet in the Bundesliga after a miserable spell with Chelsea in the Premier League. The 25-year-old was never able to emulate his brother’s success at Stamford Bridge but is now making waves in Germany – Newcastle should aim to bring him back to England.

Hazard has been in fine form so far this season, scoring ten goals and notching five assists during just 13 appearances in all competitions. Averaging an incredible 2.5 key passes per game and 1.7 successful dribbles this season, his creativity could be key to Newcastle finding their form in front of goal. The playmaker also possesses a fantastic work-rate which would make him an instant hit at St. James Park (WhoScored).

While he may never hit the heights of his brother in the Premier League, Hazard could certainly make his own name at Newcastle.

Newcastle fans, thoughts?