World Cup scouting: Manzambi, Stones and De Ketelaere

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Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere celebrates scoringImage source, Getty Images

We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Lee: Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi would be a replacement for Sandro Tonali. Box-to-box, dynamic and young. Realistically, somewhere in the region of £50m could secure his services. Lewis Miley and him would be a good foundation to build on as they are both so young.

Phil: We need a new goalkeeper and, after the last couple of games, I would try to sign Norway's Orjan Nyland. We also need a new midfielder, but I couldn't say who to go for as we will be inevitably priced out of a move or another club will sign them at the last minute.

Andrew: Sign John Stones. He is at an age where he might agree to a minor salary cut and he would bring experience and talent, albeit for the last couple of years of his career. He would thrive under Eddie Howe, while being a free transfer.

Simon: Charles De Ketelaere of Belgium. He plays across the front line, as a right winger, number 10 or second striker. He has the physical power and aggressive pressing required for Newcastle's high-intensity system. His goals and assist against the USA prove he thrives under elite pressure. He would be available at a decent price too, compared to buying from the Premier League.

James: Gilberto Mora of Mexico. He is an incredible talent normally reserved for Real Madrid. He can be a useful weapon now and sold on for a fortune later. This is the exact profile of player we are looking for now.