Newcastle United have hit the nail on the head with transfers since the takeover was given the green light at St. James' Park in 2021. The Magpies have spent in the region of £221 million since the new owners arrived on Tyneside and that's only set to increase with the impending arrival of Sandro Tonali.
Dan Ashworth and Eddie Howe have clear plans to improve the squad for the here and now, but their investment into young talents like Garang Kuol and Yankuba Minteh show they also have one eye on the future. Such is the nature of the modern game, clubs are expanding their recruitment drive to capture the best young talent from around the globe before needing to pay a hefty transfer fee - with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea among the front runners in the English game.
The Toon still have work to do when it comes to improving their academy standing, but there's a concerted effort from the club to invest in young talent who could feature in the first-team in the short run. Harrison Ashby is one signing that epitomises the blueprint at St. James' Park, although he's yet to taste first-team action.
