Pundit issues 'worrying' Newcastle claim after Edwards update
Alan Hutton has insisted a lack of new signings could be a "problem" for Newcastle United after a "worrying" start to the season.
The former Scotland international, who was speaking exclusively to Football Insider, warned things may not improve without additions.
The Telegraph's Luke Edwards tweeted on Monday (August 23rd) Newcastle are unlikely to make any further signings ahead of the window closing next week.
Joe Willock is the only summer arrival at St James' Park, having signed for around £25million.
Hutton predicted Newcastle would survive relegation this season.
However, he admitted their start to the season is cause for concern.
“I still think Newcastle have a decent squad," he told Football Insider's Russell Edge.
“But they haven’t added to it and that is a big problem.
“You can never stand still. If you look at all the clubs who are out there spending money year on year, even during the pandemic.
“The worrying thing about it is the results. Two games, two defeats and conceding a lot of goals.
“You always have to be on the front foot and looking to the future.
“I love Steve Bruce to bits; he gets a hard time up there, but it won’t get any better for him if results don’t improve.
“Fans want to see signings and progression, but it just hasn’t happened.
“I think they’ll survive easily enough but to progress, they just need more in the transfer market.”
Newcastle slumped to a second Premier League defeat on Saturday as they fell 2-0 to Aston Villa.
That result followed a 4-2 opening day defeat against West Ham at St James' Park.