Rio Ferdinand has predicted that Newcastle United will do 'big business' in the summer after the former Manchester United captain took note of the owners' 'more meticulous' approach.
The hierarchy did not intend to spend heavily in the mid-season window, initially, but Newcastle's perilous position in the table meant that reinforcements were sorely needed.
Newcastle have so far splashed out £37m on Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood, and the club remain hopeful of making further additions before the window closes on Monday.