Mark Lawrenson believes Newcastle bought their way out of trouble in the transfer window and now have enough to scrape Premier League survival this season.
Five arrivals came through the door at St James’ Park as the new Saudi-led regime looked to provide Eddie Howe with the tools to keep the Magpies in the top flight.
Last month’s shopping spree totalled just shy of £100million - putting Newcastle’s spending ahead of any other European side.