'We've had a very good week' – Steve Bruce reacts to Isaac Hayden and Karl Darlow new deals

The duo were both set to see their contracts on Tyneside run out in the summer and the club have moved swiftly to tie the players down longer-term.

Hayden has penned a new six-year deal, while Darlow has committed to United for the next five years.

And following on from his £35 million signing splurge earlier this week, Steve Bruce could not hide his delighted at getting two players he will rely heavily on in the opening weeks of the Premier League season signed up.

“We have had a very good week and a very good window with the players we have brought in, but the business we have done in terms of keeping players here has been very important too,” said Bruce.

“I’ve been impressed with Karl. He hasn’t played a lot because of the performances of Martin Dúbravka, but he’s a very, very good goalkeeper and I’m delighted to tie him up.

“I’m delighted with Isaac too. He’s a 25-year-old midfielder with his best years ahead of him. I know it has been a little bit on-off in terms of his future, so I’m very pleased he has committed himself to the club.”

In a club statement, Hayden said: “I’m delighted. It shows a lot of loyalty and commitment from both sides.

“It’s great to have agreed this before the start of the season and we can focus on getting the football right and getting as high up the Premier League table as we can.”

Darlow said: “I’m really happy to have extended my stay. I’ve had five very good years and things are very positive here, especially with the new players coming in.

“There’s a buzz around the place and that’s great going into a new season. I’m happy to get sorted and give myself something to really get my teeth into.”

United signed Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Jamal Lewis for a combined fee of around £35m at the start of the week. Wilson and Lewis are expected to make their NUFC debuts tomorrow.