Regardless of how much Newcastle United do, or do not spend, the priority this summer is more firepower - and it is easy to see why.
The burden may have been shared around in his absence, but Callum Wilson remains the club's top scorer this season with just six goals despite only playing 17 games because of injury. If Newcastle are to progress, the Magpies are going to need more players who can hit double figures over the course of a campaign.
However, any new addition will be brought in to help Wilson rather than take his place and Howe believes the number nine can stay fit next season - even if the Newcastle boss has acknowledged that it will be a 'challenge' for both the 30-year-old and club staff to find a way of working that keeps him in 'prime physical condition'.
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