With optimism surrounding Newcastle United at an all time high, many fans now see this summer's upcoming transfer window as an especially crucial one for boss Eddie Howe. Tasked with adding the correct amount of both talent and personnel into his squad, the Magpies will hope to improve on their 11th placed finish in 21/22.
Galvanised perhaps by the signings of Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes and Matt Targett at the very least, the mood in and around St. James Park is now a very different one that faced the club a mere 12 months ago. Given the amount of funds available to Howe and his team, anticipation will again build when the June window opens once more.
But with on-field progress a particular key point, breaking up the division's top sides will also be no mean feat, and with bookmakers already presenting odds for which sides are going to finish just where, Newcastle's figures do make for particularly interesting viewing.
