Newcastle United have made a habit of proving any pre-window predictions on each transfer budget wrong. The ambitious Magpies' owners have already invested in excess of £250 million into the playing squad, with former AC Milan star Sandro Tonali the latest blockbuster recruit.
However, sporting director Dan Ashworth has already warned this level of spending will be unsustainable, pointing to the need to improve the club's academy and youth recruitment. Another alternative for Newcastle to consider is the sale of players, although it has been four years since the club last banked a substantial fee with the sale of Ayoze Perez.
Karl Darlow, Ryan Fraser and Jamaal Lascelles are among the squad options who could find themselves on the move before September 1 deadline. ChronicleLive previously confirmed six potential exits could be on the cards, while Allan Saint-Maximin's future remains the subject of speculation.
