Alexander Isak future: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe nonetheless not sure on future

It has been a frustrating window for Newcastle, who have missed out on a host of targets up.

But Saturday gave supporters a first sighting of Anthony Elanga in a black and white shirt on home soil.

Although Newcastle have been knocked back by Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford, Sweden international Elanga “just knew” that a move to Tyneside was the “right choice”.

So what will Elanga bring?

Well, there were one or two glimpses of Elanga’s one-v-one ability after Newcastle started to strategically get the ball out to the winger in the final 10 minutes of the first half.

The crowd took a breath in expectation as Elanga raced past Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri down the right only to see his attempted cross hooked away.

Then, just a couple of minutes later, Elanga again had the beating of Ruggeri, but Oblak claimed the cross.

Elanga will ultimately be judged on his end product, but it is not hard to see how the new arrival will slot into this side.

Howe would certainly love to make one or two further additions before the season starts next week.