One in at St James', with the window now closed

THE summer transfer window is officially closed... for now. The first of two trading deadlines has passed and English clubs will not be able to conduct further business until Monday, June 16, due to FIFA rules.

- By AARON STOKES

Newcastle United are yet to strike a deal when it comes to fresh, senior additions. Antonio Cordero, an 18-year-old attacker from Malaga, has been confirmed as the club's first summer signing but that deal has long been in the pipeline.

As such, the wait for shiny new first-team additions goes on. That will irk some sections of the Magpies' faithful but patience is required as we look at how the summer could unfold.

EDDIE HOWE'S AIM

Each time a summer window rolls around, Eddie Howe speaks of acting decisively to give United the best chance of starting the season on a strong footing.

This period is no different and days before transfer business began to unfold, Howe went public with a familiar message.

"Speed is key because we have to be dynamic, we have to be ready to conclude things very quickly, because good players don’t hang around for long," he said at the end of the season.

"That's always been my thought and my message on recruitment, because you can have a period when you think you have time - but then you look around quickly and you see that time has elapsed and you missed opportunities you won't get again.”