Despite being in a desperate situation, Newcastle didn’t panic in January. They bought sensibly and didn’t overspend.
Although they did have an outlay of more than £90million, their business was very shrewd and their signings, added to an improving squad, have helped to secure their Premier League status.
This summer promises to be a hugely exciting one for Newcastle as Eddie Howe, with resources behind him, looks to add great quality and strength to his squad.
They will likely try and replicate their January successes and not be ‘held hostage’ by clubs demanding extortionate prices for players.
However, there will be money to spend on Tyneside and they have been linked with some ‘big money’ moves.
Here, we take a look at 13 players that could make a ‘big money’ move to Newcastle United this summer:
5. Lucas Paqueta
Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes are very close friends and built a good relationship whilst playing at Lyon together. Transfermarkt currently value Paqueta at £31.5million. Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
6. Ivan Toney
The Brentford man has emerged as a target for Newcastle should some of their more audacious bids fail to materialise. Toney has impressed in the Premier League this season and there is no doubt that Brentford will try and get themselves the best possible price. Transfermarkt currently value Toney at £31.5million. Photo: Eddie Keogh
7. Wilfried Zaha
With Zaha’s contract expiring at the end of next season, Palace could be tempted to sell their star player this summer. Transfermarkt currently value Zaha at £36million. Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Darwin Nunez
If Newcastle are to sign a striker this summer, then there are few players in Europe with more hype surrounding them than Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan has been sensational for Benfica this campaign. Transfermarkt currently value Nunez at £36million. Photo: PAUL ELLIS