Steve Bruce recruited just the one signing in the winter market, with Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock arriving on deadline day for the remainder of the season.
There weren’t many departures to report either with DeAndre Yedlin joining Rolando Aarons in leaving St James’s Park to Galatasaray and Huddersfield Town, respectively.
However, in terms of incomings, gossip surrounding the Magpies this morning suggests there could have been at least one more through the door.
Beginning with Ozan Kabak. According to the BBC’s Ian Dennis, Newcastle missed out on the Schalke-owned defender when they were gazumped by English champions Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp stole in to bring Turkish international to Anfield on loan with an £18million purchase option, scuppering United’s loan agreement with the Bundesliga outfit.
Bruce is thought to have wanted a central defender following recent injuries – including Federico Fernandez and Jamal Lascelles – but will have to make do with what he’s got.
Indeed, Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams is another known to be on the Magpies’ radar but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer block the 20-year-old’s exit.
As revealed by the Gazette, Newcastle had agreed the framework of a deal, in principle, to sign Williams, only for Solskjaer to change his stance.
Indeed, the Norwegian’s refusal to let Willams go, who has made just one camero appearance in the top-flight this season, impacted Newcastle, Southampton and West Ham’s transfer plans, as per The Sun.
Meanwhile, there is plenty of fallout happening from deadline day in the Premier League concerning Newcastle and their rivals:
5. Leeds consider Perraud bid
Leeds are genuinely interested in Brest left-back Romain Perraud and will consider a formal offer once the season ends. The French club were unwilling to entertain bids for the 23-year-old following his two-year contract extension. (The Athletic) Photo: PHILIPPE DESMAZES
6. Leeds look to strengthen midfield
Orta and co are also weighing up options to improve Leeds’ midfield, which includes a plan to sign cover for Kalvin Phillips as Adam Forshaw works his way back from a long-term groin injury. (The Athletic) Photo: Pool
7. Bielsa wants Alioski to stay
Marcelo Bielsa wants to keep Gjanni Alioski beyond his contract, which expires this summer. Leeds are “quietly hopeful” Alioski will stay, despite links to Galatasaray last week. He is open to staying if his demands are right. (The Athletic) Photo: JON SUPER
8. Man Utd turned down Williams interest
Manchester United turned down interest from Newcastle United, Southampton and West Ham for full-back Brandon Williams as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to keep the 20-year-old at Old Trafford. (The Sun) Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL