Eddie Howe sends transfer warning as Newcastle United close in on second summer signing

Eddie Howe insists Newcastle United will not overpay for players, despite the “need” for new signings.

Anthony Elanga is the only new signing so far as Newcastle head into the remaining five weeks of the summer transfer window still looking to strengthen multiple positions.

The Magpies have lost out on several key targets, namely in the striker department with Liam Delap and Joao Pedro opting to join Chelsea from Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion, respectively, and Hugo Ekitike leaving Eintracht Frankfurt to join Liverpool.

And yet Liverpool could still inflict an even greater blow as they prepare to submit an official bid to sign Alexander Isak, though United are expected to stand firm, setting a £150million valuation.

Newcastle are trying to line up a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in case Isak leaves, while Howe wants Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as a replacement for Callum Wilson, who has left following the expiry of his contract.

Eddie Howe sends Newcastle United transfer warning

Wissa is desperate to join Newcastle and is currently refusing to train with the Bees in an attempt to force through a move. NewcastleWorld understands the West London club have asked for more than £40m, meaning negotiations are currently at a standstill.

There is still a belief that a deal can happen but it will require movement on Brentford’s end, with Howe warning the Bees and any other clubs that Newcastle may attempt to do business with in the coming weeks that the club won’t overpay.

Speaking in the South Korean of Seoul, Howe said: “It is an important time for us. There is lots to take in. We have to bring the right type of players and at right prices.

“I don’t think we should in any way act out of character to how we’ve always tried to work in the windows. We try to do what is best for the football in a strategic way and that can’t change.

“If the right player isn’t out there for the right price then we can't do the deals. Everything has to fall in line. We are looking to add depth and quality to the areas that we have identified. Fingers crossed we can get deals done.”

Newcastle United close in on summer signing

While a striker, centre-back and midfielder remain top priorities, Newcastle are edging closer to strengthening their goalkeeper department with Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale set to join on a season-long loan deal, which includes an option - not an obligation - to buy next year.

When asked about the Ramsdale links, Howe typically remain tight-lipped. He said: “As always with me you’re going to get a very straight bat. Obviously Aaron is someone that I know very well and I’ve worked with previously but I am not going to discuss the chances of him coming to us.

Ramsdale is different to Nick Pope in the sense that the 27-year-old is much more comfortable with the ball at feet, something Pope struggles with, as highlighted by the Magpies’ last two summer friendlies against Celtic and Arsenal.

In many ways, it’s a fairly low-risk deal for Newcastle to strike. With it only being a straight loan, it allows them to dedicate their remaining transfer funds to other areas of the squad.

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