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Joel Bland

@joelblandsport

Work in Marketing & Outreach @uniofnewcastle | Freelance Sport Journalist FT: The Times, Sunday Times, TNT Sports, Metro Radio. Know a thing or two about #NUFC.

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Only potential incoming I could see happening tomorrow for #NUFC is James Trafford. Stranger things have happened, though - and let's hope they do.

Alex Hurst (@tfalex1892) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Assuming there’s no incoming player today, I’d say Howe in the last four transfer windows has had one player you could argue walks into his first XI on the day of singing, Tonali. That’s not good enough

Keith Downie (@skysports_keith) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕 Newcastle United have held talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal for winger Anthony Elanga today, with a fee of £35m+ discussed between the clubs. 🇸🇪 Eddie Howe is a big fan of the Sweden international and attempted to bring him to the club at the end of June. ⚪️ #NUFC

🆕 Newcastle United have held talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal for winger Anthony Elanga today, with a fee of £35m+ discussed between the clubs. 
🇸🇪 Eddie Howe is a big fan of the Sweden international and attempted to bring him to the club at the end of June. 
⚪️ #NUFC
Luke Edwards (@lukeedwardstele) 's Twitter Profile Photo

No deal. Newcastle are no longer talking to Forest, who demanded cash plus a player to proceed. There was an enquiry, no bid was made. Over before it started #nufc #NFFC

Joel Bland (@joelblandsport) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Catastrophic failure by #NUFC in the transfer window. Club to communicate to fans in due time. A whole lot of explaining to do. Without a doubt, damaged Eales and Mitchell's reputation.

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Understandably, there is a lot of relationship-protecting in and around #NUFC, but the fact is, the window has been a massive failure, despite keeping top players and PSR struggles. Fall-outs have occurred. Negotiating has been poor. Yes, success isn't a straight line, but

Joel Bland (@joelblandsport) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As expected, #NUFC, specifically Mitchell, has addressed the media pretty sharply. Comments made are fair, open & honest. Work relationships to be worked on, but certainly gave optimism for future windows & utilising the full breadth and depth of the club's international scouts.

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Botman's return not being until at least December isn't negative news at all. He's made good progress, but unlike last season, #NUFC have James Bunce, who will not allow players back at 80% fitness. Long-term, this should decrease recurring injuries & sustain fitness levels.