It is more an acceptance of reality and the great thing is that it appears Rafa Benitez is pitching for exactly the right kind of players.

It looks as though Newcastle United have missed out on a real future star of World football in Alexandre Lacazette.

It is reported today in Italy that AC Milan and Newcastle United are competing for the signature of Morgan Sanson in the summer.

Sam Hepworth examines the summer transfer market; ‘Newcastle United – Let’s have a look at who we could have signed’.