It’s difficult to say exactly what positions we should prioritise this window, and what resources we have to sign those players, but what’s for sure is that we need to add more quality to this squad. That’s how we bridge the gap between us and the big six.
Lewis Hall has only had a brief career in senior football so far, but has deservedly attracted a lot of positive attention. 
Firstly, this is another real statement signing. Much like Bruno Guimarães, and then Alexander Isak, this is a transfer which sends out a signal. 
Minteh was signed by Odense Boldklub on a 2-year contract last summer after two trials with the club. He was signed for the U19 side, but within the space of two games for them, the coaching staff felt he was already first-team ready.
Having secured Champions League football in the first full season of the new ownership, there’s no doubt that this summer will be one where the hierarchy looks to push #NUFC into a position where that becomes a regularity.
The summer was one of real optimism following the way we finished the 21/22 season. Especially with a full pre-season under Eddie Howe, and with the squad surely being strengthened, there was a feeling that this Newcastle United side could really start to push on. 
Loris Karius is essentially remembered for one game, and one game only. His entire footballing career is unfairly defined by one performance as a 24 year-old, and his career has never really recovered from it.
Going into last summer, a new right winger seemed like one of our biggest priorities. There was definitely a sense of disappointment when it didn’t happen, but Miguel Almirón’s stellar form has quickly put those sentiments to bed.
I’ll preface this by saying that Schär has been brilliant over the last year, and he’s not a player we urgently have to replace. However, with his age, and some his minor weaknesses, we’ll likely be in the market for a more long-term option - either in January or next summer.
For most of last season, Howe’s 4-3-3 mid-block was pretty conventional. With Trippier mostly out through injury, and Krafth in his place, Howe was forced to have our fullbacks sat fairly conservatively. 
Firstly, wow - what a huge signing, and a massive statement of intent. After years of austerity at #NUFC, bringing in a young striker who’s been courted by most of the top clubs in world football and was one of the breakout stars at Euro 2020, for £58m, is not what we’re used to.
An Ajax academy graduate, 22 year-old Sven Botman has been one of the most impressive defenders in France over the last two years. The Dutchman played a huge role in Lille’s title win in 2021, and although 'Les Dogues' slumped in 21/22, Botman’s brilliant levels did not waver.
Howe will play a 4-4-2 of sorts, and typically employs a possession-based brand of football. There’s a clear emphasis on the defenders being able to play out from the back, and the movement of the two strikers and wingers is key in helping his sides progress the ball. #NUFC 