Newcastle United’s summer transfer plan may change due to Eddie Howe’s ‘priority’

The significant anterior cruciate ligament injuries that Newcastle United’s Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles suffered within weeks of one another made it obvious that the Magpies’ summer transfer priority would now be strengthening their defense under Eddie Howe. The boss virtually acknowledged as much.

“When you’re missing players for that length of time, I think naturally that will impact what you’re doing,” explained Howe. “You have to look at the situation you’re faced with.”

With that in mind it is no surprise to see Howe and Newcastle‘s transfer team seek not one, but two free agents who can fill the position left vacant by Botman and Lascelles at the heart of the defence. Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly, leaving Fulham and Bournemouth respectively, are not marquee signings but are certainly capable of adding much-needed experience and ability to this Newcastle setup.

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