November 15, according to Luke, a famous reporter from Newcastle in the Daily Telegraph
According to the latest report from Edwards, Eddie Howe and the Newcastle management have agreed not to make hasty decisions during the January transfer window, nor to change the expectations set during the pre-season to enter the top ten this season.
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The Telegraph has been told that Newcastle’s top brass will stick to plans to achieve a gradual and sustainable development, rather than insisting on returning to the Champions League as soon as possible after a 19-year absence.
That likely means the next wave of big signings will have to wait until the summer, partly because there’s also a recognition of the strong team spirit that’s fueled the team’s ascent.
They have raced up the table without injured Saint-Maximin and record signing Alexander Isaac.
Both should be fully fit when the season resumes before Christmas.
While Newcastle were unfazed by the praise from the outside world, Howe was praised and congratulated by director of football Dan Ashworth and members of the club owners’ union.
Saudi president Yasir Al-Rumayyan will thank him personally when the team travels to Riyadh for training camp next month.
In fact, Newcastle’s progress has far exceeded the club’s expectations this season.
While it would be disappointing to finally lose a place in Europe by May – there is every confidence that this Newcastle side can finish in the top seven or eight – there is a sense of calm and reality on the board.
Far from getting carried away with the success of the first third, executives are planning how to sustain it in the long run while finding new sponsors to bolster their financial muscle.
As things stand, Newcastle have no intention of spending big money in the January transfer window, although they have stressed to the Daily Telegraph that if the right player comes along – such as Leicester’s Maddison – they will be looking for a player.
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Newcastle are primarily focused on adding to their squad to ensure their key players such as Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes do not get injured.
Most wanted is a right-back to back up England international Trippier and learn from him.
Trippier just turned 32 earlier this year.
A creative and defensive midfielder would also be considered, but the next wave of big money spending is likely to come in the summer.