The Premier League transfer window has once again seen eye-watering amounts of money spent by clubs looking to improve their squads ahead of the new season.
With plenty of players settling into new surroundings, there will be intrigue as to who can make the quickest impact.
Allan Saint-Maximin has bid an emotional farewell to Newcastle fans on social media after completing a switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a four-year deal.
The Frenchman, who joined the Magpies in 2019, has signed a deal with the side who are owned by Saudi's Public Investment Fund and also have an 80% stake in Newcastle.
Eddie Howe heaped praise on his Newcastle players as they scored twice late on to beat Brighton 2-1 in the Premier League Summer Series.
The Magpies have been stepping up their pre-season preparations after drawing 1-1 against Chelsea on Thursday and were able to pick up a win against their domestic rivals.
Newcastle have added to their attacking options by signing Harvey Barnes from relegated Leicester on a five-year deal.
Barnes, 25, heads to Tyneside to replace Allan Saint-Maximin, who is set for a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Harrison Ashby’s 87th-minute header gave Newcastle a 2-1 win over Rangers in Allan McGregor’s testimonial match at a packed Ibrox.
McGregor, 41, who departed the Light Blues at the end of the season after two spells at the Govan club, was in goal, with new signings Kieran Dowell, Sam Lammers and Abdallah Sima starting.
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