The January transfer window is now in its final days and it would be safe to suggest it has not been the most eventful month for Newcastle United.
There have been some outgoings - but after months of speculation, it has not really lived up to all of the pre-window talk as the Magpies were linked with all kinds of weird and wonderful names and some current members of Eddie Howe’s squad were ‘on the radar’ of a number of clubs.
However, a low-key January hasn’t always been the way at St James Park as United have overseen some shock sales during the first month of the year and looked to give some life to struggling squads down the years. With the hours and minutes ticking away ahead of Monday’s deadline, we take a look at the ten most expensive deals Newcastle have been involved in during the winter trading period.
5. OUT: Yohan Cabaye - £20m to PSG (January 2014)
This one stung a bit, didn't it? The popular French midfielder had been linked with moves away from Newcastle almost from the moment he arrived. He remained at the club for two and a half years before being tempted back to France by what felt like a rather underwhelming offer from PSG. | Getty Images
6. IN: Miguel Almiron - £20m from Atlanta United (January 2019)
The Paraguayan winger become United's club record signing in January 2019 and finally brought a long-awaited end to Michael Owen holding that tag. Almiron has divided opinion throughout his time on Tyneside - but he has produced some eye-catching moments that included scoring the first goal in the remarkable 4-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain. | Getty Images
7. IN: Chris Wood - £25m from Burnley (January 2022)
There were suggestions Newcastle had overpaid for the New Zealand international when they reportedly triggered a release clause in his Burnley deal. Not a regular goalscorer during a year at St James Park - but Wood always gave his all and played part in helping Eddie Howe's men claw their way out of a relegation battle and into mid-table. | Getty Images
8. IN: Bruno Guimaraes - £35m from Lyon (January 2022)
Arguably one of United's best transfer deals of recent years. The Brazil star has transformed the Magpies midfield and established himself as a firm favourite with the Gallowgate faithful. Now captain of Eddie Howe's side, Newcastle will hope to retain the services of their talismanic midfielder for years to come. | Getty Images