Newcastle United Seeks Transfer Boost

Newcastle United's transfer frustrations are starting to bubble over after a difficult opening to the summer window. The Magpies looked to be in decent fettle, having quickly sealed the exit of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona to unlock extra spending power.

What happened?

Newcastle United's first-choice target to replace Gordon, Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, opted to join Liverpool instead, snubbing Newcastle at the 11th hour having originally agreed terms on a move to Tyneside.

The setback has been keenly felt by supporters who fear a repeat of last summer's window, when the Magpies missed out on a series of top targets including James Trafford, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Szeko.

Why it matters for Newcastle United

Former United star John Anderson, now working as a pundit and co-commentator for BBC Newcastle, believes something has to change - and quickly - at the club this window. "They need to do something to get players in," he told the TotalSport show.

What comes next?

Anderson's comments echo what Alan Shearer said after the collapse of the Munoz deal. The Magpies' record goalscorer was as frustrated as fans at being pipped once more by Liverpool. "Newcastle are trying to do business early, I think," he said. "Perhaps Newcastle need to look at doing things a lot earlier and paying what they have to pay."