Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has warned Eddie Howe and Newcastle United there must be "longevity" to their summer signings ahead of an expected summer splurge. The Magpies know they must secure their Premier League status before focusing on the summer transfer window.
Needless to say, preparations will be well underway as Howe looks to bolster his squad. The Toon have been continually linked with a number of Europe's biggest names and speculation has shown no sign of slowing down.
However, the Magpies know they must bring in the right characters to buy into Howe's philosophy and a dressing room that's been transformed in recent months. Whelan has been full of praise for Newcastle's head coach and the players who signed in January.
