Well a quick update and still nothing has come out. Most headlines surrounding the Joey Barton fiasco… trust us to be landed with him. Yet another unwanted spotlight and one that even deters some players coming to Newcastle United. Having seen the footage now of his antics I must say I would rather we sack him.

strongest links currently are Aaron Spear and Erin Derdiyok who are both young players though the later being at a later stage of development and appearing to have some potential. Could be a shrewd move by Special K to bring in the Swiss youngster – no doubt he’ll need a season to adapt to the Premier League though.

Still no movement on the Ameobi front who’s moves appear to have collapsed due to his reluctance to sign for what he appears to think are beneath him clubs. Interesting if former former boss Glenn Roeder comes in.

Though its been quiet expect transfer activity to start hotting up now. Hopefully we’ll be involved… TO BE CONTINUED… Hope!