‘Multiple positions’ - Eddie Howe drops must-read Newcastle United transfer update

Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle United are unwavering in their mission to sign multiple players before the transfer window slams shut.

Just 37 days of activity remains until the Magpies are stuck with the current crop until January. As it stands, only Anthony Elanga has arrived despite Howe calling for early activity after the final day of last season.

Toon chiefs are now under pressure to deliver, with several failed moves denting supporter confidence. Deals for the likes of Dean Huijsen, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike and James Trafford have fallen through but Newcastle remain determined to bolster their ranks.

Eddie Howe on ‘challenging’ transfer window

Speaking at a press conference in Singapore, Howe admitted the summer has been tough but vowed to carry on fighting for reinforcements, He told reporters: "The window is challenging for us. We have multiple players that we are looking at across multiple positions.

"Other clubs will say the same. It is a challenging window as prices are going up and the pool of players is smaller. We are actively in the market, we are looking. We need to do business and need to bring players in.

"With all the games we will have, we need the options and depth. It's a totally different campaign in the Champions League. I hope we can bring players in and not just players but ones that can make a difference. We won't stop until the window shuts."

Alexander Isak update

Howe also provided an update on the Alexander Isak transfer saga that is dominating the St James’ Park news agenda. He added: “Conversations that happen between Alex and myself, and Alex and the club will stay private.

“We do share a really good relationship with him. He’s been magnificent for us. He’s very popular in the dressing room. We’d love him to continue his journey at Newcastle, and all I would say is whatever happens has to be right for Newcastle.

“We’re in a very strong position financially and we’re determined to be successful. We’re ambitious and we’ve got a great season ahead of us.”

Dan Burn grilled on Alexander Isak saga

Dan Burn admitted losing Isak would “upset” the dressing room dynamic. He told Sky Sports: “It’s a question for Alex to answer. He's obviously a big player for us, but we do have a lot of quality in the squad as well. Bringing Anthony (Elanga) in as well, which I think was a great signing.

“If we lost any player, it would upset our tight-knit group that’s been together for two, three years now. From our point of view, we just have to control what we can control at the moment.. We are looking forward to getting him back when he’s fit.”

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