The Newcastle United boss, Eddie Howe, is looking forward to the resolution of the current transfer period concerning the club, according to former AFC Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels.
During their time together on the south coast, the 38-year-old played 232 games under Howe, achieving two promotions and several seasons in the Premier League.
Daniels shared with FourFourTwo his insights into Howe’s mindset amid the uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak and Newcastle’s challenges in finding a replacement in the transfer market.
Eddie Howe ‘wants transfer window to be over’ at Newcastle
“Knowing Eddie, I think he probably just wants it to be over. He just wants it over,” Daniels commented. “Regardless of the outcome, whether he brings in players or not, I believe he simply wants his squad finalized so he can concentrate on working with them.
“Eddie’s strength lies in his ability to improve players. He’ll have from September until the transfer window reopens in January to work with the team, enhance their abilities, and extract the best possible performance from them.”
It remains uncertain whether Isak, the Swedish international, will still be with Newcastle in a couple of weeks. However, following his statement indicating a breakdown in his relationship with the club, tensions are high, and some speculate that there may be no way back for the 25-year-old.
“Like any manager, he’s going to feel some level of frustration if he can’t acquire specific players, or if the transfer market doesn’t unfold as he’d like.
“Knowing Eddie, once the window closes, his focus shifts entirely to the next task: enhancing each player’s capabilities and maximizing their potential, something he’s undeniably achieved in recent seasons,” Daniels added.
Newcastle will find out who they will be facing in the Champions League on Thursday, August 28, with preparation commencing to ascertain the optimal strategies for engaging with their European rivals.
