Newcastle United have made some huge signings during the Saudi Arabian era. While their rapid-fire ascendancy in the Premier League during PIF’s tenure is not solely because of the millions spent on signing players, there’s little point denying it hasn’t helped. Eddie Howe, of course, has done a remarkable job on the coaching pitch to yield vast improvements out of the players he inherited – and that cannot be overlooked. Still, it would be foolish not to suggest that the additions of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon have not helped Newcastle. Bu…