It is one year on from a takeover which saw Newcastle United seemingly catapulted into every transfer conversation across Europe. The influx of ambition and cash saw the Magpies linked with dozens - if not hundreds - of potential targets.
Eddie Howe's side have so far landed 10 new players, with a cumulative spend in excess of £200 million helping to transform Newcastle's fortunes in a matter of months. United will be hoping to register a second straight success when they host Brentford on Saturday, and they are set to come up against two reported targets.
Kristoffer Ajer and Aaron Hickey have both quickly won over the Bees' fanbase since making their respective moves. Ajer agreed a switch from Celtic in the region of £13.5 million in the summer of 2021, while Thomas Frank's side are said to have seen off competition for £14m full-back Hickey in the latest window.
