Newcastle United will look to inject some experience and know-how in the final 40 days of a recruitment drive that has already transformed Eddie Howe’s squad.
The i Paper understands that Newcastle are close to completing additional signings after agreeing a deal for Monaco’s Aladji Bamba.
The highly-rated midfielder is set to join for £30m, with the transfer potentially finalised before Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Gateshead.
A first-choice goalkeeper is a priority while full-backs and a right-sided forward are also on the agenda.
Not everyone will necessarily follow the age profile of the four summer signings so far, however.
