Welcome to today's Newcastle United live blog for Monday, June 19.

The transfer window is now open and Rafa Benitez is be preparing for a busy summer on Tyneside. And sources suggest that any talk of a takeover or investment talk won't impact on summer plans.

The Toon boss is hoping for a transfer breakthrough this week, with deals to be sorted both incoming and outgoing.

We've got all the latest transfers news and analysis ahead of what is sure to be another busy summer on Tyneside.

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Updates from Lee Ryder, Craig Johns and Mark Douglas throughout the day.