Howe won't like the idea of just signing peoples mates anyway. He's too by the book. Seriously nufc won't buy Paqueta even if he fancies the move.
If we are to boot out the old dross that will effect the team spirit that has been built up over the years in the dressing room. One way to quickly sort a new one out is bringing in players that played together previously and get on. Tripps and Lodi Bruno and Paqueta Burn and Bassouma Neymar and M'Bappe Simples
If you think £35m for Mings and £10m for Cantwell is more realistic than £45m - £55m for Paqueta then I can't help you
Mings wouldn't come anyway thank god, but paqueta isn't coming to Newcastle mate. Nufc will sign players like they did in January.. Mainly workhorses with the right attitude and marquee signing if ones is available. I see Paqueta getting a bigger move unfortunately
Okay lets for arguments sake say Callum Wilson is linked with a move to West Ham. Do you think Callum Wilson would 1. Take photo of himself on a private jet saying "On way to London" 2. Wear a West Ham Shirt in Antonio's back yard for a kick about knowing West Ham Fans all around as neighbours 3. Go get pics taken eating jellied eels Or do you think he may perhaps have more common sense knowing the rumours currently circling unless a deal was done?
Whilst wearing an NUFC shirt? the blokes a multi millionaire, can afford a private jet. Pretty sure he could have packed a bag or bought some kit man