This lack of activity from Newcastle led to huge complaints from supporters and the club released a statement defending their actions in the summer window.
Despite this, many supporters were still angry about Newcastle’s perceived ‘stagnation’ compared to their Premier League rivals.
Here we have listed the 12 players that Newcastle were linked with but that ultimately ended up joining their Premier League rivals instead:
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9. Ozan Kabak - Norwich City
Newcastle’s reported search for a centre-back saw them turn attention towards Ozan Kabak who was on-loan at Liverpool at the end of last season. The defender did end up in the Premier League, however, he now plays football at Carrow Road, rather than St James’s Park. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote
10. Brandon Williams - Norwich City
Another Manchester United loanee that was linked with Newcastle but ended up elsewhere was Brandon Williams. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) Photo: Stephen Pond
11. Odsonne Edouard - Crystal Palace
After an impressive spell at Celtic, Edouard was hot property this summer and Newcastle have previously been linked with a move. However, with money tight at St James’s this season, the £14m paid by Palace proved to be too much. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Morton
12. Adam Armstrong - Southampton
When it became clear that Armstrong may be available this summer, Newcastle were instantly linked with a move to bring him back to Tyneside. But, when Danny Ings’ move to Aston Villa was confirmed, Southampton swooped for the 24 year-old. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Brunskill