The second stage of Newcastle United's transfer rebuild under the new owners is now complete with four headline recruits through the door. Eddie Howe has once again been backed handsomely and has overseen a squad overhaul which has so far delivered on the pitch.
The club's ambitious owners have committed to a total transfer spend in excess of £200 million to date, with the Magpies now looking upwards following last season's successful survival bid. Deals for Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Matt Targett were concluded early in the window, while the club-record deal for Alexander Isak was confirmed less than a week before the deadline.
The dramatic late midweek defeat to Liverpool is the only blemish on an otherwise positive start to the season for Newcastle. Injuries limited Howe's options at Anfield, but the majority of those sidelined are expected to be available for selection in the near future.
