Newcastle 'need to start doing deals quickly'
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On the day Callum Wilson confirmed he will depart the club, Ralph from Lancaster asked: Hi Phil, when might we see Eddie Howe's "early signings"? Newcastle are the only top-six side still to join the market and surely need more strength in depth for the Champions League campaign?
Phil answered: Eddie Howe sat in front of us at St James' Park on the final day of the season after qualifying for the Champions League and stated very clearly the importance of getting deals done quickly.
It will be hugely frustrating for him and Newcastle's fans that this has not happened.
Joao Pedro, a prime target, went to Chelsea and Liam Delap – another player on Howe's list - did the same. The attempts to sign Antony Elanga from Nottingham Forest are dragging on.
Howe will really want some movement soon because, for all the success of last season in winning the Carabao Cup and reaching the Champions League, his squad was thin beyond his main first-choice team.
Newcastle need to start doing deals quickly or those frustrations will grow.