It’s been a familiar story for Newcastle United this summer, with manager Rafa Benitez and the club’s fans bemoaning a lack of investment in new players.
The Magpies have brought in the likes of Ki Sung-yueng, Fabian Schar and Yoshinori Muto, but they are not the sort of box office names who could take the club onto the next level.
However, owner Mike Ashley clearly has no intention of changing his transfer policy and Newcastle could suffer for that this season.
Benitez did well to lead the club to a tenth place finish last season, but it would be no surprise to see them struggle this term.