Eddie Howe has vented his frustration with Newcastle United’s summer transfer recruitment amid reports they could be set to move on from their pursuit of Burnley’s James Trafford.

Eddie Howe admitted he was blindsided by Paul Mitchell’s abrupt exit from Newcastle United. Just days after Newcastle qualified for the Champions League and with a big summer ahead in the transfer market, Mitchell announced that he would be leaving his role as sporting director after less than a year.

Only five players managed more goal contributions than him in France’s top division, including Ousmane Dembele and Jonathan David. Across the season, the Ivorian international filled several roles for Nice, including striker, right wing and left wing.

It's been a quiet transfer window for Newcastle United thus far with Eddie Howe having to deal with Alexander Isak's uncertain future while aiming to improve his attacking options

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted to growing frustration in the transfer market after the Magpies missed out on multiple key targets to Premier League rivals, including Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap,

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Newcastle United’s ‘incredible’ support at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.