“Eddie Howe’s SHOCKING Newcastle Signing That Left PIF FURIOUS – You Won’t Believe Who It Is!”

Newcastle United underwent a significant squad revamp this summer, with six fresh arrivals transforming Eddie Howe’s options ahead of a demanding campaign.

The headline signing was undoubtedly Nick Woltemade, who cost the club a record £69million.

While eyebrows were raised at the fee and whether the towering German forward could adapt to the pace of English football, he has quickly silenced those doubts with a string of strong performances.

Already, Woltemade looks like money well spent and has become a fan favourite on Tyneside.

Another newcomer who has caught the eye is Malick Thiaw. The young centre-back has slotted seamlessly into Howe’s defence, so much so that he is currently keeping Fabian Schär out of the starting XI.

Considering how pivotal the Swiss international has been during Howe’s reign, Thiaw’s emergence highlights the quality Newcastle have added.

Of the six signings, only one has yet to make his debut. That is Yoane Wissa, who joined from Brentford but is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Initially thought to be minor, the problem has turned out worse than feared, meaning the 29-year-old striker will have to wait a little longer before pulling on the famous black-and-white shirt.

For Howe, it is a frustrating blow, particularly as he fought hard to convince the club’s hierarchy to sanction such a costly move for an older forward.

Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie recently shed light on the deal, noting that Newcastle’s owners, PIF, were hesitant to sanction the transfer.

The fee was £50million plus £5million in add-ons, and Downie revealed PIF were “not comfortable” with spending so much on a player approaching his 30s, especially one with little resale value at the end of his contract.

“He’ll be 33 when his deal expires,” Downie explained, adding that the deal reflected Newcastle’s desperation to secure another striker before the deadline.

Despite the financial debate and the injury setback, Howe remains confident Wissa will justify the outlay.

The manager viewed him as the perfect fit for his system, with plans for Wissa to lead the line while Woltemade provided support.

Instead, the roles have flipped, with Woltemade thriving and carrying the goalscoring burden on his shoulders.

Nevertheless, there is little doubt that once Wissa regains full fitness, he will make a considerable impact.

His pace, strength, and direct approach are tailor-made for Howe’s high-intensity style.

With Newcastle set for a grueling schedule across multiple competitions, Howe will eventually need both Woltemade and Wissa firing in tandem.

For now, the wait continues, but anticipation is building for the day the pair finally line up together.