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Are you starting to think Newcastle United haven’t made any significant moves in the last three transfer windows and feeling concerned that we’re being left out of the action again this summer?

Think again.

While it may not be making headlines, Newcastle have been extremely active—just not necessarily at first-team level.

Instead, the club has gone on a youth recruitment spree, focusing on acquiring top teenage talent from across the globe.

Recognising that their academy had long fallen behind the standards of other elite clubs, Newcastle’s hierarchy has made a concerted effort to close the gap.

That effort has included investing significantly in promising young players who might not be household names now but could be key figures in the future.

Here’s a rundown of some of the youngsters who have joined Newcastle over the past few windows: Baran Yildiz (Genclerbirligi), Leo Shahar (Wolves), Trevan Sanusi (Birmingham), Vakhtang Salia (Dinamo Tbilisi), Charlie McArthur (Kilmarnock), Kyle Fitzgerald (Galway), Aaron Apia (Everton), Rory Finneran (Blackburn), Ezra Tika Lembi (West Ham), Taylor Ross (Bolton), CJ Afumuzor (Portsmouth), Lesecond Yeutembio (Charlton), and Leon Mukumbira (Peterborough).

These signings span various age groups, and several came with transfer fees. Yildiz, for example, was signed in a deal that could reach £2.5 million. Salia and Sanusi also arrived through negotiated transfers.

Most recently, Newcastle brought in 18-year-old winger Antonio Cordero from Malaga, a player with considerable promise.

However, rather than joining the Premier League squad, he’ll be sent out on loan next season to continue his development.

And the pipeline isn’t slowing down. Oliver Goodbrand, a highly-rated 16-year-old left-back from Rangers, is expected to undergo a medical soon. Remarkably, he made his debut for Rangers’ second team at just 15.

This approach deserves praise. Newcastle’s long-term strategy of building for the future could yield massive rewards down the line and potentially save the club millions in future transfer fees.

But let’s be clear—these are moves for tomorrow. Right now, fans are focused on what’s happening today.

That contrast is stark. While the academy is buzzing with activity, things have remained disappointingly quiet on the senior front.

Newcastle simply cannot afford to ignore immediate first-team needs, especially with Champions League ambitions still in play.

Long-term planning and short-term reinforcement must go hand in hand.

The club have already missed out on three notable targets: Liam Delap, who has opted for Chelsea, and both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who have committed to Manchester United. Make no mistake, all three were on Newcastle’s radar.

That said, there’s no reason to panic just yet. Talks are ongoing with other targets, and there’s still time to secure the right deals—but sooner rather than later would ease growing anxiety.

One reason for the apparent delay could be financial. With the end of the accounting year on June 30—a key date for Premier League clubs in terms of Profit and Sustainability Rules—Newcastle may be holding off on certain transactions until they better understand their PSR position.

Meanwhile, contract news has done little to settle nerves. Talks are ongoing with Callum Wilson and John Ruddy regarding possible extensions, perhaps on reduced wages.

Mark Gillespie has had a clause triggered to stay on. None of these updates are particularly thrilling for fans seeking marquee signings.

Do we need Ruddy? Probably not. Is Wilson still reliable, or is it time to bring in a true backup to support Alexander Isak?

Gillespie stays. Ruddy might, too. That’s a lot of goalkeepers—especially if James Trafford is coming in.

This likely means Martin Dubravka and Odysseas Vlachodimos are on their way out. No disrespect intended, but maybe it’s time for Ruddy and Wilson to start planning their farewells.