NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe admitted he has a dose of transfer frustration just seven days before Newcastle United head into Premier League battle.
The Magpies recorded an impressive 1-0 win over Serie A side Atalanta at St. James’ Park on Friday evening thanks to a Chris Wood penalty.
And while Howe was content with what he saw from his current crop, he has revealed that he had hoped for better news on a frontline recruit before now. “I probably wouldn’t have hoped to have been in that situation but that’s the transfer window,” Howe said. “As I’ve said many times, there’s no certainty on anything.
You want to get business done early but time in management has told me that rarely happens and we have to be adaptable. “The most important thing is we get the right players, not the speed in which we get the players in. “We’re working hard behind the scenes to try and make that happen.” Howe continued: “I think there is a slight frustration but not aimed at anyone from our side.