Newcastle transfer state of play as deals collapse, top target picked and deadline looms
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Eddie Howe is facing a tough transfer window as Newcastle work through their targets, and seek a quick sale or two, in a transfer market that is waiting for a big deal to be struck before clubs know what the current - possibly depressed - market value is.