Newcastle United are fully equipped to tackle the January transfer window but once again won't be backed into any corners when it comes to silly demands.
This time last year United were engulfed in a relegation tussle in the Premier League and understandably found it a difficult sell to some of their targets in the transfer market. However, this time around a quick glance at the league table should tell potential recruits everything they need to know - yes, finally Newcastle United are going places.
And if those who will be the subject of interest needed any further evidence that the club is now in good hands under new owners, they need only look to World Cup stars like Kieran Trippier or Bruno Guimaraes to see players who were prepared to take a chance last year with the duo reaping the rewards.
