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RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara might be using Newcastle as a stepping stone to greater things ahead of a potential £40m move, but he is the type of player Eddie Howe NEEDS to sign if they are to stay up

We've been waiting three months for the Newcastle transfer splurge since their £305million Saudi-led takeover was completed in early October - and they have not disappointed so far.

Kieran Trippier has arrived from Atletico Madrid and Chris Wood from Burnley for a combined total of £37m, with the promise of more to come.

Eddie Howe isn't finished working on his defence, but with a right back and striker secured the mega-rich Magpies are now turning their attention to their midfield as they desperately try and avoid the drop.

Their No 1 target has emerged this week as RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara, who is currently playing for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.