DeAndre Yedlin
Newcastle acquired the services of the 23-year-old from Tottenham last summer for £5million after he spent the season on loan at Sunderland, but the U.S international hasn’t lived up to expectations yet.
And if he isn’t able to in the second-tier, it won’t make sense to expect him to in the top flight. Despite being a versatile fullback who can be deployed further up on the pitch, Yedlin even hasn’t been able to hold down a starting berth in his primary position at right-back, with Anita – primarily a winger – being Benitez’s first choice option.
His versatility hasn’t come helpful. Newcastle definitely have their eyes out for a better right-back ahead of the summer transfer window, as Yedlin hasn’t proved capable of helping them out in one of the most important positions in the squad.