Focus on new faces as window is open for transfers

NEWCASTLE United manager Eddie Howe will be turning his sole focus on to transfers again this week after the summer transfer window reopened yesterday morning.

- By JACK FLINTHAM

Last Tuesday, the market temporarily closed for clubs across the world after the unprecedented early window shut. The first part of the summer transfer window was created by FIFA this year after they decided to expand the Club World Cup to 32 teams.

The early window allowed teams competing in the competition to make new additions to their squad before the tournament. However, all clubs were allowed to do business, even if they were not competing in the United States.

Now that period is over, the transfer window has settled into business as usual and The Chronicle has taken a look at six deals the Magpies could make this week to get things moving.

James Trafford

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford excelled in the Championship last season and his ability will likely transfer into the Premier League. It appears the Magpies are willing to take that gamble after reports last week that they had opened talks with the England international.

If they were to complete that deal this week, it would lead to uncertainty surrounding the future of Nick Pope.