The Magpies have brought in two fresh faces so far: Danny Guthrie, signed from Liverpool for ?2.5million after a successful loan spell at Bolton; and Jonas Gutierrez, who broke his contract with Mallorca to try his hand in the Premier League.
Certain factions of the Toon Army have voiced disappointment with the club?s transfer activity to date, both in quantity and quality. While Gutierrez is generally viewed as an exciting addition, many have questioned whether Guthrie can cut it at St. James? Park.
In truth, the Tyneside club have attempted to sign a clutch of high-profile stars. They were outbid by Tottenham for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, while their interest in Aiden McGeady and Pablo Aimar has proved ultimately fruitless.
But Keegan will not bow down to external pressure as he maintains his search for top-drawer talent that can lift the Magpies back onto the upper rungs of the league ladder.
?What we’ve got to ensure is that we don’t get players in just for the sake of it,? he was quoted as saying in The Daily Mail.
?It’s easy to bring in players and they’re all the same, then you’re left trying to pick from a bunch of players and you say ?well he’s as good as him?.
?But of course, to get the players in that are going to spark the others off and add something to the team will always be a little bit more difficult.
?We’ll keep going on those fronts. We’ve tried for a few and not always been successful.?
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