The takeover of the club in October 2021 completely transformed fortunes at St James’ Park and meant the Magpies would attack transfer windows as they looked to improve on all aspects of their squad.
Of course, in the early stages, the takeover meant Newcastle were linked with a great amount of ‘superstars’ - but they have thus far resisted this temptation and instead have built the squad with shrewd additions.
With three transfer windows having come and gone under new owners, and another on the horizon, we take a look at a selection of players that ultimately didn’t make the move to Newcastle and the reasons for their failed moves.
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9. Stefan de Vrij
De Vrij has been linked with a move to various Premier League clubs in recent times as his contract at Inter Milan enters its final few months. Newcastle have been credited with an interest in the past, but the Dutchman has opted to stay at the San Siro. Photo: Marco Luzzani
10. Ben Brereton Diaz
Brereton Diaz’s form last season saw him linked with a move to clubs across Europe. Newcastle were one of the clubs credited with an interest in the Chilean but Blackburn were unwilling to settle for less than £20million for the Chilean. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. Moises Caicedo
Newcastle were linked with a move for Caicedo, however, Brighton were very reluctant sellers having seen Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella leave in the summer before Leandro Trossard’s departure in January. Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Dusan Vlahovic
Newcastle United’s first transfer window under new owners saw them linked with moves for a whole host of budding European stars. Vlahovic was one of those linked with St James’ Park, but he instead moved to Juventus. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke