NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United have already started working on their summer recruitment plans, manager Eddie Howe has revealed, although he added that three different transfer strategies, and budgets, are being developed based on whether or not the club will be participating in European competition next season.
The Magpies take on West Ham United at the London Stadium on Wednesday, looking to make it four wins out of four in the Premier League and further cement their Champions League prospects.
Newcastle sit third in the top flight after a 2-0 victory over fellow Champions League chasers Manchester United at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
They still have 11 games left of the domestic campaign but with a return to European football for the first time in a decade very much a possibility, attention at the club has already turned to the summer and the possibility of new recruits.