Sources on Tyneside confirm summer transfer plan as Howe eyes 6 signings - The Telegraph

The Telegraph's Luke Edwards says 'multiple sources' have now confirmed that Newcastle plan to bring in up to SIX new signings this summer in a bid to upgrade several areas of Eddie Howe's first-team.

He also reports in his latest piece that the arrival of at least one striker will be a top priority, while a goalkeeper, right sided central defender, central midfielder and attacking midfielder / winger will also be targeted.

Edwards previously stated that a budget of around £60m will be made available, although that figure - and the number of signings made - could be boosted by the amount of money we manage to raise through player sales.

While that figure may not excite fans expecting a summer spending spree, the North-East reporter claims that we'll also be 'looking closely' at loan deals - believing it's likely that 'at least one' of those deals goes through in the final stages of the window.

With speculation already circulating over a number of players, we're certainly set up for a unique, important and potentially exciting few months - even if it looks set to be 'evolution not revolution' for now.