Thus far, so good for Newcastle United within the present switch window.
The Magpies won’t have been as busy because the likes of Chelsea or spending cash prefer it’s going out of vogue, however the buys they’ve made appeared studiously thought-about and nearly sure so as to add high quality and depth to Eddie Howe’s rising squad.
With the Champions League quickly upon Newcastle for the primary time in 20 years, alongside home league and cup commitments, Howe will want an honest sized squad to deal with all the matches – notably if the powers that be are going to begin to introduce epic quantities of harm time.
One participant that the membership had beforehand proven an curiosity in was Scott McTominay, nevertheless, it appeared that their curiosity within the Scot was lengthy since over and West Ham United have been the favourites for his companies.
There’s been a late switch window twist, nevertheless, as journalist, Melissa Reddy, has famous on Twitter that dependant on different offers, the Magpies might return in for McTominay.
Manchester United have rejected a £30m bid from West Ham for Scott McTominay. Valued nearer to £45m. Membership very happy to maintain him, however he is additionally seen as the largest sale they’ll make this summer season.
Newcastle might additionally nonetheless act on their curiosity relying on different offers
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) August 7, 2023
At a reported £45m he’s a participant that gained’t come low cost, and it’s unlikely that West Ham will go to that quantity leaving the best way clear for Howe to bid ought to he so want.
Whether or not he has the talent set to offer one thing additional for Newcastle is a moot level at this stage, and it’ll be fascinating to see how issues develop over the ultimate few weeks of the window.
