A s the end of the Premier League campaign approaches and the transfer window creeps into view, there is intrigue and anticipation around what type of incoming business Newcastle

Tindall (reluctantly) spent six months attempting to go it alone at Bournemouth, but aside from his brief spell as part of Paul Heckingbottom’s staff at Sheffield United, he had never been without Howe for any of their previous 710 matches as a duo.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100%" after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia. Howe went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days and missed his side's Premier League fixtures against Manchester United,