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Establishing a foundation is the key. Marquee signings won't boost Newcastle to infinity but they'll lay the same foundations City did which was the ability to attract further players. Its clearly not a quick process but it absolutely pays off. Someone like Bale isn't going to propel it far because he's just not world level but it's a name.

I highly doubt there'll be any massive shock signings in the summer. I'd expect a similar level to that of Robinho. Purely marquee. Your Harry Kane's of the world are safe for now because Newcastle just isn't an attractive prospect for guy that's already waited long enough to win trophies.