Newcastle United better get a move on then…
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley wants four transfer deals done by the end of the month, The Telegraph report.
Ashley wants new additions in before pre-season begins at the start of July, and is determined to get four.
Newcastle fans
So far Newcastle are yet to make any signings despite widespread reports they have plenty of money to spend after clinching promotion back to the Premier League.
They missed out on the signing of centre-back Ruben Semedo to Villarreal, and The Telegraph report their deal for Eibar centre-back Florian Lejeune is not progressing as they would have hoped.
Tammy Abraham
A potential loan move for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham is on ice with the promising youngster currently at the European under-21 championships.
Potential options include Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling and Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, with the Chronicle yesterday reporting Newcastle’s interest in both players.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
Newcastle did not make a single signing in the January transfer window, and while they won promotion regardless, it has upped the ante and increased anxiety among fans that manager Rafa Benitez is given proper backing.
If the club can get several deals over the line before pre-season begins as is the intention, any supporters beginning to get a little nervous will feel a little better.
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