Newcastle United’s journey since the takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) had not encountered anything like this before. For the first time, the wheels were in danger of coming off and the club was heading for the most severe of punishments for breaking Premier League rules.
Latest updates, gossip, rumours and deals from the summer transfer window
The latest Manchester United news and opinion as MEN Sport takes a look at some of the latest transfer stories including Joshua Zirkzee's proposed move to Old Trafford