Newcastle United have not had it easy during this summer’s transfer window. While the signings of Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos do bolster Eddie Howe’s squad somewhat, Newcastle have not had it all their own way. Indeed, they reluctantly agreed to sell Yankuba Minteh to Brighton, while Howe did not want to lose Elliot Anderson before he joined Nottingham Forest. They did also try to sign Tosin Adarabioyo too, before the former Fulham defender eventually joined Chelsea on a free transfer. Clearly, not everything has gone to plan. Now, another target the club were keen on sign…