It has been a difficult start to the summer transfer window for Newcastle United as they look to add reinforcements for their return to the Champions League. It hasn't been through the want of trying that Eddie Howe's efforts to add strength to his current squad has not yet come to fruition,

Chelsea and Newcastle United are battling for the signature of Brighton & Hove Albion ace Joao Pedro. The Blues recently have had a bid rejected for the 23-year-old, with Brighton holding out for a