If Newcastle United needed any reminder of the crazy nature of this summer's transfer window (I'm sure they don't given the Botman and Ekitike sagas to date) then they need only look closer to home to find it.
United have been happy shoppers so far in the transfer market and have spent just £15million on Matt Targett and a fee of around £12million for Nick Pope. Both should be considered bargains given the climate of the market they find themselves embroiled in and it's certainly been a case of smart business.
English internationals won't come cheap, just ask any side that have made an enquiry for James Ward-Prowse. Newcastle have looked at the sought after midfielder and set-piece expert before but Southampton have now slapped a £75million asking price on the Three Lions star.
