Newcastle United have, at times, puzzled the footballing world with their activity in the transfer market. The Mike Ashley era conjured up a few corker signings that looked destined for failure from the moment the announcement was made.
Fans hope the new regime can learn from the mistakes of yesteryear as they aim to propel the Magpies up the Premier League. There can be few complaints since the Saudi-backed takeover was completed about transfer dealings so far, with more new arrivals expected before the summer window closes on January 1.
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