Millwall shocked most watchers last season to compete for a spot in the play-offs.

Neil Harris’ men fell narrowly short of a top six finish and will be hoping to go one better in the upcoming campaign.

Millwall do not have the same financial muscle power as the big spenders in this league like Nottingham Forest and Stoke City, so they have to be more shrewd with their spending.

They are closing in on a deal for Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw, having already signed Scunthorpe United defender Murray Wallace, and they might then look at loan deals and free transfers.

There are a number of Premier League players on the fringes of the first-team squad at their respective squad and the Lions should look at loaning in some of these.

Here are three Premier League outcasts who would be assets for Millwall if they could arrange a loan deal.

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The Lions could do with a goalkeeper to compete with Jordan Archer for the starting spot.

Newcastle United's Woodman is down the pecking order at St James' Park but has been highly impressive on loan in the Scottish Premiership and for England's under-21 team.

A ball-playing midfielder to score goals and provide chances for the front two would be good for Millwall.

Dowell was Nottingham Forest's top scorer last season and another year in the Championship for the Everton youngster would do his development a lot of good.

Millwall need an alternative option up front as a plan B if Lee Gregory and Steve Morison are being dealt with.

Newcastle youngster Armstrong has pace to burn and knows where the net is so he would be the perfect strike partner for these two, latching onto their knock downs and chasing balls down all day long.