Eddie Howe's Newcastle 'foreseeable future' transfer warning

The Magpies are looking for a positive end to what has been a difficult window as they push for an agreement with Crystal Palace over their leading defensive target Marc Guehi.

As well as the challenge Newcastle have faced in strengthening their squad this summer, they've also had to deal with speculation and uncertainty surrounding some of their stars.

Liverpool made a move for Anthony Gordon earlier in the summer and remain interested in the England forward, while Alexander Isak has been linked of string clubs.

That, says Howe, is something Newcastle are going to have to get used to.

"I think that is probably something that may well exist here for the foreseeable future because the more successful you are, and the better the players do, of course they're wanted by other clubs," he said.

"And I think that's part and parcel of every club’s existence. And you almost want that problem because that means your players are performing at a very, very high level. It comes with the territory. As I say, it’s almost two sided that one."

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Howe says Newcastle's struggle to make signings this summer has nothing to do with ambition or effort, rather the limits placed on the club.

He said: "There's no problem with backing or support. There never has been. It's the rules we're trying to abide by and every decision we make has a consequence for the future so we have got to make sure we are making wise decisions and not leaving ourselves in a vulnerable position again further down the line.

"That's why these decisions are complex. It's not quite as simple as being backed. There's backing there. Everyone wants the same result at the football club, but it's making the best decisions for the long-term."

It's been a first challenging first summer for new sporting director Paul Mitchell but Howe says relations are strong behind the scenes and all the club's leading figures are pulling in the same direction.

"I'm not doing the deals. My role stops on the choosing of the players and deciding which avenue to go," he said.

"Paul doesn't work in isolation. He works with a team of people. We're all one team working for the same outcome.

"I'm building a really good relationship with Paul. I'm really happy how things have been progressing. It's not on any one person. We're trying to get the right end result for the club."