Newcastle United are seeking an immediate return to the Premier League following last season’s disastrous campaign in the top-flight.

The Magpies, under the stewardship of Steve McClaren for the majority of the season, were relegated by North East rivals Sunderland before the final game of the campaign, which they eventually won 5-1 against Tottenham.

Nevertheless, their relegation was met by disdain from many Magpies fans but, once manager Rafa Benitez committed to managing the club in the Championship, they became a whole lot more optimistic. Mix that in with some of the signings they have made, like Matt Ritchie and Dwight Gayle, and it looks inevitable that Newcastle will win promotion this season.

They currently sit top of the division with ten wins from their first 14 league games, three points clear of Brighton and Huddersfield Town.

Benitez’s side go to Preston, whom they beat 6-0 in the League Cup on Tuesday, on Saturday looking to extend their lead at the top, and step ever closer to returning to the Premier League.

However, Benitez may still feel that he needs reinforcements going into the second half of the season, so here are THREE forwards he could look to bring in during the January transfer window…

Fraizer Campbell

Falling down the pecking order rapidly at Crystal Palace, Frazier Campbell might decide that enough is enough in January.

The one-time England international has yet to appear for the Eagles this season and, with Alan Pardew signing Christian Benteke in the summer, it doesn’t look like Campbell is going to play any time soon.

The 29-year-old has always scored goals in the Championship, both with Cardiff and Hull, and may need to drop down a division to start playing regularly again.

With his contract up in the summer, it might be worth a bid from Benitez to try and bring him to St James’ Park.

Oumar Niasse

A name many of you may not be familiar with, but he is currently on the books at Ronald Koeman’s Everton, and he cost the club £13.5 million in February.

Nevertheless, the forward made just seven appearances for the Toffees in all competitions last season, which is seven more than he has made this time around under Koeman.

It’s clear that he is not in the Dutchman’s plans, so it would be best for both parties if Niasse left the club in January.

It’s unlikely that a top-flight club would take a punt on him, but he could add something to Newcastle’s frontline as they look to bounce straight back up to the Premier League.

Danny Ings

A bold choice perhaps, but it doesn’t look like Danny Ings is going to get into the Liverpool team any time soon.

The Reds are looking brilliant going forward, with the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and Philippe Coutinho in particularly good form. Add to that the goals from Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana, and Jurgen Klopp has got a number of attacking options available to him.

Unfortunately for Ings, injury somewhat ruined his chances of staking a claim for a first team spot.

A ligament injury ruled him out for the majority of last season, and now it looks like a move away from Anfield, be it on loan or permanently, looks his best bet to resurrect his career.

Although Newcastle would be a drop down, he would be playing in a team creating loads of chances, scoring a lot of goals, and likely to be in the top-flight next season.

It could be worth a drop down for six months if it means that he’s playing regularly and scoring goals for the Magpies.