Sven Botman has been a rock at the back (Picture: Getty)

Joining just a few days after Pope’s signing, Sven Botman joined Eddie Howe’s side at St James’ Park for £35m from French club Lille.

The Dutchman, like Pope, has gone on to become a fulcrum of Newcastle’s defensive efforts throughout his two seasons with the club.

Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak was a big-money purchase (Picture: Getty)

Ashworth’s biggest fee throughout his career was the club-record £63m paid for Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak in his first summer at the club.

Newcastle already had Callum Wilson in their ranks but the young Swede has proved the perfect compliment to the Englishman, eventually usurping him in the pecking order.
Having notched up 10 goals in his maiden season, Isak has already found 10 in his injury-affected second campaign and looks set to become a mainstay at St James’ Park for many years to come.

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Antony Gordon

Anthony Gordon has proved a lot of people wrong (Picture: Getty)

The following January, Everton youngster Anthony Gordon made the switch to Newcastle for a fee of £4...