Newcastle United were still left frustrated by a number of deals despite splashing out £120million in the first summer transfer window under their new owners.
Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak were all acquired before the deadline on Thursday night and represent a successful window for the Magpies despite significant struggles in the window.
But it can’t be ignored that Newcastle missed out on many of their top targets this summer and, as a result, Eddie Howe is now expected to be provided with extra funds in the January transfer window should he opt to revive the club's interest.
According to i news, there is money available for Howe in January and the club may indeed return to some of the targets they missed out on this summer, with Newcastle walking away from multiple deals after being expected to pay over the odds on a number of occasions.
An early advantage for the Magpies is that they still have all of their loan spaces available, having not made one temporary signing all summer.
Newcastle could dip back into the market if their injury problems continue, with Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth ruled out until the new year, while arguably their three best players in Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin have also picked up their own problems of late.
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As a result of the injuries to Shelvey, Krafth and even Guimaraes, Howe was keen to recruit extra cover at right-back and in central midfield, but failed to land any fresh faces on deadline day, having been linked with the likes of Harrison Ashby and Youri Tielemans.
The main reason for Newcastle’s struggles in bringing in more players this summer was because Financial Fair Play rules restricted their spending, while the club also wanted to give themselves enough freedom for future transfer windows.
But they were also determined not to pay over the odds for anyone. The Magpies achieved their status as the richest club in the world following their takeover almost 12 months ago, but it’s come with its downfalls.
As a result of their financial backing, other clubs have insisted on raising their asking prices for players when the Magpies come calling, hoping that a club with billionaire owners will have no problem in paying any fee as long as they get their man.
That isn’t the route that Newcastle want to go down but it has meant they have failed to complete a number of transfers. However, with this approach, there is the hope that other teams will soon realise that they can’t just expect to land a big pay day.
“We are against everyone else," Howe said following the transfer window closing. "Domestic clubs didn’t want to be seen to be helping us. We’ll have to take that, that is part of where we are at the moment. I think we have certainly found there is no one there, ready to do us a favour.
“It’s the narrative regarding us that has changed. I think if there is anything domestically teams will put their price up if it is Newcastle. That is the same around the world, that is something we are having to deal with. That is why we have walked away from a few deals because I think it is important we are not seen as that club that will pay what is asked. I think it has to be fair.
