The Newcastle United head coach handed a full competitive debut to Nick Pope and Matt Targett as permanent Newcastle United players on Saturday.
Supporters had to remain patient to see Sven Botman in-action for the Magpies against Nottingham Forest but, in the end, all three of their summer signings took to the field on opening day.
It was a busy start to the transfer window at St James’s Park and although it has been over a month since a new face arrived on Tyneside - the Magpies are expected to be busy in the transfer market before the window closes on September 1.
With that in mind, here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s starting line-up and substitutes could look like if all the latest transfer rumours are true:
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17. SUB: Conor Gallagher
Newcastle have reportedly enquired about Gallagher who shone for Crystal Palace last year. The 22-year-old would be a superb signing for the Magpies and add strength in depth to a midfield already packed with quality. Photo: Catherine Ivill
18. SUB: Miguel Almiron
Almiron was Newcastle’s stand-out performer in pre-season and showed quality in the final-third of the pitch that has been lacking throughout his time on Tyneside. Photo: Jan Kruger
19. SUB: Chris Wood
Whilst Wood’s goalscoring antics haven’t set the world alight since moving to Newcastle, he does add a different dynamic to the forward line. Photo: Gualter Fatia
20. SUB: Goncalo Ramos
Ramos scored for Benfica against Newcastle during their heated pre-season clash and has recently been linked with a move to the Magpies following Hugo Ekitike’s snub. Photo: Gualter Fatia