Eddie Howe shares his honest thoughts on Newcastle United’s summer signings
Newcastle United Look Ahead with Eddie Howe’s BackingThere is a long view at play on Tyneside, and Eddie Howe is sticking to it. Despite a testing first season for Newcastle United’s revamped atta...
Eddie Howe shares his honest thoughts on Newcastle United’s summer signings Newcastle United Look Ahead with Eddie Howe’s Backing There is a long view at play on Tyneside, and Eddie Howe is sticking to it. Despite a testing first season for Newcastle United’s revamped attack, the manager remains convinced that better days are coming for his £124 million forward line. Following the high profile £130 million departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool, Newcastle United reinvested heavily in Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.
The expectation was immediate impact, yet reality has proved more complicated. Investment Yet to Deliver Woltemade, signed for a club record £69 million, has featured regularly across the Premier League campaign, starting 21 of 33 matches. His role, however, has not always been leading the line, with Howe occasionally deploying him deeper in midfield to accommodate tactical needs.
Wissa’s journey has been even more disrupted. The £55 million forward suffered a knee injury during international duty before making his competitive debut, limiting him to just four league appearances. Neither player has found the net in 2026, a statistic that underlines Newcastle United’s attacking struggles.
Yet, numbers alone do not tell the full story. Adaptation, particularly at a club with growing expectations, often demands time. Photo IMAGO Eddie Howe’s Faith Remains Strong Howe has made it clear that patience is central to his thinking.