Opinion

Looking at the Newcastle United summer signings.

Six major incoming deals in total across the summer 2025 transfer window.

How are they shaping up?

The latest international window gives us a chance to take a breather, to evaluate what we have all watched.

This is my personal take on what we have seen from the six Newcastle United summer signings so far.

I have taken each of the half dozen in the order in which they signed for NUFC.

Anthony Elanga (6 starts and 4 sub appearances)

I have been happy enough with his contribution so far.

It has been far from outstanding overall but there has been more than enough to remind us of why Eddie Howe has been pursuing him for some time.

Excellent in the two Champions League matches, more in and out across the other eight appearances. Has shown glimpses of his quality in the Premier League matches and the great thing is plenty more to come from him.

Elanga has often impressed against Newcastle, so we know what he is capable of. When a winger arrives at a new club, it is often the case that they take time to...