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Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson has addressed the club’s January transfer window.
David Hopkinson has claimed Newcastle United were active in the January transfer window despite making zero signings.
A frugal winter resulted in the Magpies failing to bring anyone to St James’ Park. That is despite the stuttering Premier League form and mounting injury crisis in Eddie Howe’s squad.
Toon boss Howe told reporters yesterday that finances were the reason why Newcastle decided to keep their powder dry. However, just as sporting director Ross Wilson told supporters in December, new CEO Hopkinson - who succeeded Darren Eales in September - has insisted funds were available but the Magpies could not find the “right opportunity” in the market.
‘An extraordinary window’ - David Hopkinson
“Let me tell you, this was an extraordinary transfer window in terms of activity,” the Canadian told talkSPORT. “We have an amazing sporting director in Ross Wilson. He’s been my first call in the morning and last call at night every day this month.
“The activity has been incredibly high. We didn’t find the right opportunity for an acquisition but we had the room to do so.”
David Hopkinson on Newcastle United ambition
When questioned whether Newcastle’s ownership remain ambitious, Hopkinson added: “The No.1 thing I talk to the ownership about is ambition. That’s the magic word here.
“We have total alignment on that. This is a club that, by 2030, will be consistently contending for the top prizes in global football. We have a lot of wood to chop between here and there. When I see Newcastle United, everywhere I look, I see opportunity.”
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