New Newcastle striker signings soon hopes Howe

NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed he is hopeful Newcastle United are close to a breakthrough in their summer-long forward pursuit.

The Magpies are deep into the final fortnight of the summer transfer window having only added three senior players to their ranks, in the shape of Nick Pope, Matt Targett and Sven Botman.

However, they have been looking to bring in at least two forward players to compete with the likes of Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin in the final third.