Newcastle United tipped to complete ‘incredible’ signings to rocket them to top-six after update – pundit
Newcastle United are building a squad “the right way” amid a fresh report on the club’s summer strategy.
That’s according to former West Ham hitman Frank McAvennie, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Magpies transfer plans.
According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards (24 March), Newcastle have ruled out making “superstar” signings this summer.
It was also reported Eddie Howe will be handed a summer budget that is less than the £90million spent in January.
However, funds could be boosted by the sale of first-team players who are surplus to requirements.
McAvennie insists Newcastle can still rapidly rise to the top six of the Premier League without massive spending.
“That’s the right way to do it,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“You need to have the right balance in that dressing room. If you have a big ego in there all of a sudden, it can upset things.
“Eddie Howe seems to be getting that right, look at the players that were signed in January.
“They spent the money but I wouldn’t say any superstars came in.
“I think next season they will make the signings to get them into the top-six, that would be incredible.
“From there, who knows? Once they are established up there, players will want to join them.
“That’s key but I’m glad to see they aren’t just going to throw money at the situation.”
Newcastle signed Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn and Matt Targett in January.
It was revealed by this site on Thursday (24 March) Miguel Almiron is one senior player who could be moved on this summer.
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