Will they be right?
The i Paper can confirm Newcastle are in for Ipswich striker Liam Delap and Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who have release clauses of £30m and £50m respectively.
Howe has previously placed a premium on Premier League experience, although sources have also suggested the idea that he only wants domestic-based targets is overblown. He championed the signing of Sandro Tonali from Milan, for example – and he has proved a huge success.
Newcastle are almost certain to dip into the overseas market again this summer, believing it offers better value. Lowering the squad’s age profile is also a target, Newcastle having renewed the contracts of most of the players coming to the end of their deals.