Ask those at the top of Newcastle United to describe their approach to this summer window and the word “strategic” will feature. Multiple deals are being pursued at once and there is a belief in the blueprint, both when it comes to incomings and outgoings. There is a clearly defined plan, insiders insist, speaking to The Athletic anonymously so they can talk freely, like others throughout this article. They stress the lessons learned from last year’s damaging off-season are being put into practice.