Full Soccer Saturday transcript as Merson says Newcastle fans 'disappointed' by £60m transfer claim

Paul Merson believes Newcastle United fans will be 'disappointed' by reports suggesting the owners have set a budget of £60m for the summer transfer window. The Magpies were the biggest spenders in Europe in January, splashing in excess of £90m to secure five signings.

A recent nine-match unbeaten run has helped Eddie Howe's side pull nine points clear of the relegation zone, although the head coach insists they remain in a battle for survival. Newcastle face Tottenham on Sunday afternoon, before three consecutive home clashes with Wolves, Leicester City and Crystal Palace.

Having discussed United's potential approach in the capital, the discussion moved on to the summer transfer window and a reported failed January move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Here is what the panel of Michael Dawson, Merson, Clinton Morrison, Tim Sherwood and presenter Jeff Stelling had to say about Newcastle on Soccer Saturday.

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I think they [Tottenham] will beat Newcastle tomorrow, but I think consistency...

Burnley away...

That's why fourth spot hasn't been nailed down. Inconsistent teams.

I think Newcastle is a hard game. I watched them at Chelsea the other week and they're decent. They are better than I thought they were, if I'm being honest.

I think this is a hard game, they will play exactly how West Ham should have played. They will sit back and they've got pace on the counter to hurt Tottenham.

That's where Spurs can struggle sometimes, getting in behind teams.

Chelsea never really looked like scoring against Newcastle for long periods of that game.

Especially with Tottenham at home and the expectancy is they've had a few