Vast experience at top level
Newcastle could do with making some proven signings still in the window to improve their squad and Napoli ace Allan already has a lot under his belt.
The central midfielder has racked up 168 Serie A games during spells with Napoli and Udinese, while also featuring in the Champions League and Europa League.
He would bring a good know-how to the team and would be a stark contrast to the signing of England Under-21s rising star Jacob Murphy from Norwich.