Eddie Howe is refusing to give up on signing two or three top-class players before the transfer window shuts despite suffering another huge setback. Benjamin Sesko's decision to snub Newcastle United's advances to join rivals Manchester United instead is the latest hammer blow in what has been a frustrating and difficult summer for the Magpies.

Newcastle United have gone in for a number of targets as they look to kick on from last season but have been turned down time and time again in a frustrating summer