Newcastle United’s transfer business this summer has been criticised. Indeed, few would doubt it proved an underwhelming transfer window for Newcastle, who failed to significantly strengthen Eddie Howe’s squad, as Alan Shearer pointed out. It is of course worth noting that spending was down across the Premier League this summer, albeit there were a few exceptions. While that doesn’t make it any easier to accept from a Newcastle perspective, it does provide some context at the very least. Frustration over a slow window should also not be confused for disappointment about who the club actually s…