Newcastle United have experienced a disappointing start to the summer transfer window.

Former Newcastle United stalwart John Anderson has called on the Magpies to change their approach to transfers after they experienced a frustrating start to the summer transfer window.

Just over a fortnight has passed since the transfer window officially opened for business and the only incoming deal came when United secured a reported £17.5m deal for Reims and France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. The big money departure of winger Anthony Gordon to La Liga champions Barcelona has boosted the coffers - but it has also left a sizeable gap to fill in Eddie Howe’s attacking ranks.

Newcastle looked to be progressing in their bid to replace Gordon and moving close to signing Osasuna winger Victor Munoz - but their hopes of landing a second summer signing were dashed when Premier League rivals Liverpool stepped in to secure the Spain international at the eleventh hour in a move that echoed United’s unsuccessful pursuit of Manchester City-bound goalkeeper James Trafford 12 months ago.

The England stopper has been linked with a move to Tyneside once again this summer with Magpies number one Nick Pope said to be the subject of strong interest from Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town - and Anderson has stressed the need for a more clinical approach in the transfer market.

Speaking on BBC Newcastle, the former Magpies full-back said: “They need to do something to get players in. This is the second time this has happened where we thought we had a deal done and the Trafford one springs to mind, where it dragged on and dragged on and everyone thought it was a deal that was going to be done. And then all of a sudden, he ends up going back to Manchester City and he’s now another one being linked back.

“We said at the back end of last season that they need to do deals but they need to go and get them done. Go and get them done and say we’ve signed this player. Everything seems to be played out in the press. Whether that’s a deliberate ploy by agents to get other clubs interested, I do not know - but it needs to be better.”

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