Dan Burn has questioned the 'perception' of Newcastle and referenced Gabby Agbonlahor's previous declaration that players would prefer to sign for Brentford for 'less money'. The January signing was one of five mid-season recruits to arrive at the Magpies earlier this year as Eddie Howe's side secured a mid-table finish.
Newcastle's newfound wealth following the takeover led to wild speculation over who the new owners would target, with a dismal start of last season cementing the club as relegation favourites. Superstars such as Gareth Bale and Phillipe Coutinho were linked, and the owner spent in excess of £90 million in their first window.
Burn was one of these early signings who all made an immediate impact, with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier convinced by the project despite United's precarious position. Sven Botman and record signing Alexander Isak followed in the summer, and Howe's side currently sit third in the table with a Carabao Cup quarter-final on the horizon.
