Financial Fair Play is the caveat which will always temper expectations around Newcastle United when it comes to transfer windows. But the stunning summer capture of Alexander Isak for a club-record fee proves the Magpies mean business when it comes to recruitment.
Real Sociedad's price tag was seemingly deemed excessive by a host of Europe's elite, but Newcastle were undeterred when Eddie Howe identified the Sweden international as his top attacking target this summer. The deal for the 23-year-old followed on from moves for Sven Botman and Bruno Guimaraes, with United following a clear blueprint of snapping up emerging superstars.
Newcastle have so far proven remarkably successful with their post-takeover recruitment, supplementing Premier League experience with stars from the continent who can hopefully provide the foundations for long-term success. If the latest reports are to be believed, it now appears the Magpies are plotting another raid for one of Europe's brightest prospects.
