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Newcastle United legend says it would be 'embarrassing' if club don't make 'statement signing' this summer

Newcastle United legend says it would be 'embarrassing' if club don't make 'statement signing' this summer(C)Getty Images
Alan Shearer is looking for the Magpies to make an impact on the transfer window.

Alan Shearer wants Newcastle United to make a splash before the summer transfer window closes.

The Magpies have been fairly quiet throughout the window, which closes on Friday. While the club have acquired six players since the end of last season, none have been considered major signings.

It's something that Newcastle legend Shearer would like to see change over the final hours of the transfer window.

"Newcastle need reinforcements," Shearer told Betfair. "Whether that's one or two, for them to push on again and go again, we need more reinforcements.

"I know we’ve had injuries, and have Sandro Tonali to come back in and that is a good thing, but Newcastle still need reinforcements at the back and they still need to strengthen. 

"I know we’ve had issues with the new financial laws and had to sell two of the youngsters, but they've done that with [Yankuba] Minteh and [Elliot] Anderson, and it should add the funds needed to go out and bring at least one statement signing in, and I feel as if Newcastle need to do that.

"It would be pretty embarrassing after what's gone on the last two weeks if Newcastle didn't now."

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