Relive Daily Mail Sport’s special live Newcastle Q&A, where Craig Hope, our chief football reporter and Newcastle expert, answered YOUR questions about the club amid a transfer window of chaos.
This summer has been dominated by the future of Alexander Isak, and Craig has been at the forefront of the reporting, breaking the key stories around his unrest and Liverpool’s pursuit of a record-breaking deal.
In this Q&A, he explained how broken promises soured the striker’s relationship with Newcastle and why Eddie Howe may now face the task of reintegrating him into the squad.
Craig also discussed the boardroom exits that left the club short of leadership at a crucial moment, creating uncertainty that has fed into problems on and off the pitch.
Transfers were another major theme, with fresh detail on Newcastle’s interest in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, as well as wider frustrations in a stalled recruitment drive.
And beyond the transfer market, Craig shared insight from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia and the latest developments around stadium plans, giving supporters a rare look behind the scenes at St James’ Park.