Newcastle United fans should be delighted with their achievement this season.

The Championship is a tougher division than people give it credit for and winning automatic promotion is a fantastic achievement for Newcastle.

After faltering somewhat lately, Newcastle United emphatically booked their place in the Premier League for next season with a 4-1 home win over Preston North End on Monday evening.

Now that promotion is sealed, Newcastle United and Rafa Benitez will be looking ahead to signing some players this summer to ensure survival in the top flight.

The Chronicle recently broke the news that Benitez is looking to bolster six positions this summer.

One of them is to add a new centre half.

Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark have been Benitez's first choice pairing but Lascelles has suffered dips in form and Clark has had injury issues.

Grant Hanley has come under fire for some poor performances and Chancel Mbemba is sparingly used.

Here are 3 centre backs for Newcastle to target this summer.

Harry Maguire

Hull City defender Harry Maguire is likely to be in high demand this season after playing a starring role in their defence this season.

The lofty 24-year-old would add some real quality to Newcastle's centre back options in the Premier League.

Maguire could be tempted by a move if Hull get relegated this season.

Ryan Shawcross

Ryan Shawcross is one of Newcastle's top targets for the summer.

The 29-year-old fits the bill as an experienced top flight centre half after 10 years with Stoke.

The once-capped England international would add some much needed physicality and experience to Newcastle's back line.

Pontus Jansson

Newcastle could look to poach Pontus Jansson from Leeds United if they don't go up.

The 26-year-old is a target for Southampton but Newcastle could rival them by offering him first team football.

The Sweden international is passionate, physical and an extremely well rounded centre half.