Newcastle United miss transfer deadline without major signing - mixed fan response

Newcastle United’s only deal in the first ten days of the window was the capture of highly-rated Malaga winger Antonio Cordero. The 18-year-old will move to St James’ Park next month - although he is expected to leave Tyneside this summer with the club eyeing a loan deal so he can continue his development elsewhere.

Whilst the window has been open for just ten days, it is open again next week and it’s still over two months until the new season gets underway, seeing the Magpies go without a major signing has started jangling a few nerves within the fan base. After all, Eddie Howe called for the club to act with speed in the market just over a fortnight ago.

“Speed is key for us and I have reiterated that many times internally,” Howe said following their final day of the season defeat against Everton. “Speed is key because we have to be dynamic, we have to be ready to conclude things very quickly because good players don’t hang around for long.”

Liam Delap and Matheus Cunha were both wanted by Magpies, but have moved elsewhere this summer whilst Bryan Mbeumo seems destined to join Manchester United. Interest in James Trafford is well-known, but days continue to tick by without a signing.

To gauge the mood of Newcastle United fans, the Shields Gazette posed a question on social media to see if supporters were ‘worried’ about the lack of transfer activity at St James’ Park. Responses to that question on Facebook were mixed across the fan base, with some trusting the club to deliver on their promise, whilst others have admitted that they are worried about developments, or lack thereof.

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Newcastle United fans respond to transfer question

Paul Richard Park: Got to trust the process, something will happen HWTL

Michael Gill: Nope not at all, what's all the panic about, it's June not end of August, chill everyone, in Eddie we trust

Janine Crawford: No still until August I believe just wait and see what we can get to join us

Rick Pearson: Too many duds around with massive valuations, you have to be 100% sure of what your buying

Julie Husband: No I Trust in Eddie and his Staff we buy 1st July when PSR drops off. Maybe deals are ready just need clarification

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Roly Cooke: Yes ...if they.want to keep their good players looking forward...need to buy 1or 2 quickly...quality??

Darren Dolan: Same old & as per leading the legions of supporters up a brick wall. Three windows not one transfer

Malcolm Liddle: It always been the same we never brought well since Keegan day

Peter Browell: Howe even said we have to be quick off the mark we haven't been so yes we should worried unfortunately PIF don't rush in any type of business but in football you some times have too or you miss out

Gary Thackray: Yes we really need to start buying now because the team isn't big enough to compete on all fronts

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