The closing of the Turkish transfer window on Tuesday officially brings an end to any minimal chance of the Magpies right-back departing. This, after Super Lig giants Galatasaray tested Newcastle's resolve with a frankly laughable £2.5m offer for Trippier's services in recent days.

Saudi Arabia’s buyout may have raised Newcastle’s level but it is the manager who has shaped a team now punching above their weight

Newcastle United held an emergency meeting in the direct aftermath of the Joe Willock social media attacks that led to police action. It was Eddie Howe who quickly set up a one-on-one with Willock last weekend after the Newcastle star had been subject to racist abuse and threats to his family.