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How Newcastle are gearing up for 'toughest' transfer window

Newcastle United are planning for their first Champions League campaign in 20 years - and manager Eddie Howe has publicly admitted this will be their "toughest" transfer window yet.

Finishing in the top four has accelerated the club's development at a rate even they didn't expect.

Now they face the challenge of balancing the need for greater reinforcements to compete at the top with working within Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints and a desire for long-term sustainability.

With the Saudi-backed takeover giving the club more scope for investment than previously, BBC Sport looks at the three areas of focus for Newcastle's business this summer.