The home defeats this season to West Ham and Brighton could both easily have resulted in a point, or even three, had a few small things gone the other way. Bournemouth was different. There were red lights flashing everywhere, off the pitch as well as on. Eddie Howe and his team in particular had a stinker.

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In retrospect, the signs were always there that this would be another opaque transfer window for Newcastle United.Back in November, Eddie Howe warned of a “complex” January for the club, with incomings dictated by player trading.

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Newcastle's squad list is set to include two stars who have been linked with moves away from St James' Park this week

Liverpool is being linked with a sensational move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although the Reds won't have an easy time trying to take him away from St James' Park

The 20th-place Saints nearly came back last time out, but it's been a season of nearly for them and their six points as they welcome a Newcastle team fresh off a big home loss.

Newcastle United missed the chance to sign Dean Huijsen less than six months before his Bournemouth masterclass.

Eddie Howe's side travel to Anfield to face the Premier League leaders on Wednesday, 26th February (kick-off 8:15pm (GMT) and tickets went on sale to season ticket holders with 120 and above away

Eddie Howe has already spoken about the importance of the club's Academy but who will be the next cab off the rank

Reports claiming Newcastle United had turned down an offer of around £6m for Kelly, from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. Next it was claimed that Italian giants Juventus had entered the fray and were supposedly offering nearly double the Turkish club’s offer.