The transfer window is officially open - and it’s silly season when it comes to Newcastle United and potential incomings.
More than 60 players have been linked online and in publications across the globe - and that’s just in the last month.
Things will only continue to ramp up, however, as business starts to heat up in the Premier League.
Much has been made of the potential budget the Magpies have this summer, talk of FFP, a scaling down of January business and evolution, not revolution has dominated the narrative so far.
But just how much has United’s budget been boosted by the payments thanks to their Premier League finish last season?

17. Southampton - £113.3million
Domestic - Equal share: £31.4m. Facility fee: £11.4m. Merit: £10.5m | International - £50.1m. Merit: £4m. Commercial: £5.9m. Photo: Naomi Baker

18. Burnley - £106.1million
Domestic - Equal share: £31.4m. Facility fee: £11.4m. Merit: £5.2m | International - £50.1m. Merit: £2m. Commercial: £5.9m. Photo: Gareth Copley

19. Watford - £104.6million
Domestic - Equal share: £31.4m. Facility fee: £12.3m. Merit: £3.5m | International - £50.1m. Merit: £1.3m. Commercial: £5.9m. Photo: Stephen Pond

20. Norwich City - £100.3million
Domestic - Equal share: £31.4m. Facility fee: £10.4m. Merit: £1.7m | International - £50.1m. Merit: £0.7m. Commercial: £5.9m. Photo: Pete Norton


