Summer targets

At this point of the season I always turn my thoughts to the summer and who we could potentially bring to the club. Obviously we are safe from relegation so without that distraction we should be looking towards the summer lining up potential deals.

Like many fans I would prefer to see us look at British players or player with previous Premiership experience. I also have tried to be as realistic in terms of would these players be interested in joining us.

With that being said - the list below is not my dream wish list - rather a list of good players who I believe would join us and would improve our squad.

Steven Caulker - Cardiff

Although he moved to Wales for big money I can see Caulker moving on this summer if Cardiff drop into the Championship. Big, strong, and quick Caulker could be our defensive rock for years to come - especially are Coloccini seems to constantly be linked with a return home to Argentina.

Lewis Holtby - Tottenham (Fulham - loan)

Holtby came to England from Germany with a big reputation after a great start to his career in the Bundesliga. After the 100m plus transfer spree at White Hart Lane Lewis found himself surplus by new manager Tim Sherwood. Holtby would add energy and creatvity to our midfield where he can operate in multiple positions. Not a direct replacement for Cabaye he would give us options along with Vurnon Anita. I'd love to see Holtby move North this summer.

Jack Rodwell - Manchester City

Unfortunately for Rodwell he followed the big money to Man City where he has become swamped amongst City's great squad. Rodewell was great at Everton and was tipped to be the future of Englands midfield - he is in desperate need to move on and alot like Holtby he would offer so much to our midfield. He knows the Premier league and has that British steel.

Kyle Naughton - Tottenham

I would bring to Naughton as cover and competition for Debuchy at right back. We are short of coverage since Simpson left and a specialized fullback would boost the squad.

Scott Sinclair - Man City (WBA - loan)

Ok he has had a nightmare season at WBA, but he did enough at Swansea to suggest he would be a good addition to our squad. Both as an out and out winger or part of a front 3 he gives good options and has an eye for goal.

Fabio Borini - Liverpool (Sunderland - loan)

Forget that he is playing for Sunderland - Borini is quality. He took time to settle at Liverpool but since he has been given the opportunity to play week-in-week-out he bas developed into a dangerous forward who offers pace, movement and a sharp finish. Alongside a big man like Luuk De Jong or as part of a front 3 Borini would be a good buy.

Danny Welbeck - Manchester Utd

Quick, strong and a eye for goal. Although still with plenty to prove Welbeck would certainly be an improvement to our forward line.

Michu - Swansea

Suffered during his second season and undoubtedly upset by the departure of Laudrup Michu could be ready for a move. Why not bring this lad to St James. He can operate in the hole or as a target man. He took the league by storm and would be a great buy.

Javier Hernandez - Manchester Utd

Chicharito is a quality goal scorer - the ultimate poacher. Many clubs will be after him when he undoubtedly leaves Man Utd this season in a search for more 1st team football. We can offer him that and he would link well with a target man like De Jong in a 442 formation. I expect him to head to Spain, however I'd like us to try get him.

Worth asking the question:

Romelu Lukaku
Stefan Jovetic (loan) - Man City
Demba Ba - Chelsea
James Milner - Man City