Eddie Howe says that Newcastle United's transfer plans remain firmly in place - despite Liverpool striking early in the transfer window and signing Dutchman Cody Gakpo.
The Reds clinched a £40million deal for the World Cup star and unveiled the arrival from PSV Eindhoven ahead of the official opening of business in January. Newcastle had scouted Gakpo previously.
When asked if Liverpool had thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the top-flight, Howe said: "They’ve acted and signed a top player. "Good for them but it doesn’t impact anything from our perspective.
