Eddie Howe is hopeful that Newcastle United can usher in a brand new signing quickly after their resounding 4-1 win over Urawa Reds in Japan on Wednesday.
Alexander Isak opened the scoring early on earlier than Rio Nitta levelled for the J. League aspect. Nick Pope then saved a penalty earlier than Jacob Murphy scored a brace, netting both aspect of half-time.
Lewis Corridor then rounded off the scoring simply after the hour mark to make sure Newcastle made it two wins from two in pre-season.
Howe was eager to guard his gamers in the course of the sport as Isak was eliminated early on, however he was additionally pressured to play Joelinton in defence for the ultimate 10 minutes with no prepared alternative.
Newcastle want to increase their squad depth, and when requested about switch plans, Howe gave a small trace that somebody may very well be coming quickly.
“I hope so, however I don’t know how shut issues are,” Howe stated after the sport.
“I hope so. We’re working exhausting to make issues occur.”
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Newcastle beat Hull Metropolis 2-0 of their opening pre-season match on Saturday and are at present in Japan for his or her tour.
The Magpies will face Yokohama earlier than flying house to host Girona and Brest at St. James’ Park, and Howe was happy with what he noticed of their second pleasant as they step up their preparations for the brand new Premier League season.
“I assumed it was a great sport and good circumstances to enhance our health ranges,” he added.
“It was slightly bit cooler at kick-off however nonetheless a sizzling and humid day. It has definitely helped the gamers, however we nonetheless have heaps to enhance on. I assumed mentally we couldn’t complain in regards to the gamers.”