Eddie Howe has stressed that Newcastle United must hold their nerve to sign the 'right' attacker this summer - whether that's permanently or on loan.
Howe's priority at the start of the window was to bring in more firepower after Callum Wilson finished up as the club's top scorer last season with just eight goals despite missing several months of the campaign through injury. Newcastle quickly attempted to resurrect a move for Stade de Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, who turned down the Magpies in January, but the youngster ultimately plumped for a switch to Paris Saint-Germain last month.
Although Newcastle have since managed to sign goalkeeper Nick Pope and defenders Sven Botman and Matt Targett, Howe has been 'frustrated' in his attempts to strengthen his side in the final third. Indeed, in the last week alone, Newcastle have had two big-money bids turned down for Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison.
