Very few Newcastle United supporters would have predicted the summer transfer window to date when the final whistle blew at the Gtech community Stadium back in May. While Eddie Howe's side may have missed out on a European berth, the 4-2 win over Brentford meant fans would head into this summer on a positive footing.

However, the slow transfer window to date, combined with the bizarre PSR escapade, has left many Newcastle supporters scratching their heads. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were both linked with sensational moves away from St. James' Park as the club scrambled to pass the PSR rules, with Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson departing to ease any concerns.

Liverpool are said to have agreed a deal worth £75million to take Gordon to Anfield last month, according to the latest from the Liverpool Echo before Newcastle pulled the plug on it. Interestingly, the report claims Arne Slot's side could make a quick move to sign the England international next........

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