Little reminder that, as Anderson approaches a £100m move to a Manchester club, Howe couldn't find a place for him and spent £55m on Tonali. Then, when Tonali was suspended, Anderson got 26 games before we had to sell him for £35m. Because we'd spent on Tonali.
But, sure, let's give Howe another year. He deserves it.
In terms of rumours doing the rounds, Newcastle have zero interest in a striker because Howe is happy with Osula, Wissa and Nick (who he doesn't play up front anyway). Last I saw was we were actively after four players - sounds about right, given we always end up at least 2/3 shy of what we need. They are RB, GK, CM and LW. Otherwise known as a replacement for Trippier, Ramsdale, Tonali (or Bruno) and Gordon. So in spite of being weak, we're going to proactively get weaker. Oh, and Dan Burn is still going to play left back because - remember - he never lets us down in that position......
Man the heat is making me even more miserable.