This is the best thing you will read all day about Newcastle

Every so often, a voice cuts through the noise and says what many are thinking but few dare to put into words. That is exactly what happened when Sky Sports journalist Mark McAdam gave his honest assessment of Newcastle United, offering a reality check that feels both refreshing and necessary.

In a period where endless speculation and constant drama about Alexander Isak’s future have dominated conversations, McAdam reminded everyone of the bigger picture, and his words deserve to be heard by every supporter.

According to McAdam, Newcastle United have quietly put together an exceptional transfer window. The spotlight may have been fixed almost entirely on one player’s desire to leave, but behind that distraction, the club has worked hard to strengthen in key areas and has arguably improved the starting eleven in several important ways.

His point is simple: take away the chatter around Isak and you begin to see how well Newcastle have done.

The journalist highlighted that the club has had to navigate the summer without a Chief Executive or a Sporting Director, yet Andy Howe stepped up and helped guide the process.

Despite those challenges, Newcastle delivered strong reinforcements. Aaron Ramsdale has been added to the goalkeeping department, giving the team both quality and depth in a position where competition is crucial.

Jacob Ramsey arrived to fill the gap left by Sean Longstaff, offering versatility by being able to play wide or as a left-sided number eight, adding a new dimension to midfield.

Anthony Elanga replaced Miguel Almiron and brings not only Premier League experience but also pace, energy, and creativity, with his assist record last season proving he can make a real impact.

On top of that, the club secured Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, a defender widely regarded as one of the best in Serie A. For McAdam, these signings are evidence that Newcastle have recruited with intelligence and ambition.

Yet all of this has been overshadowed by the ongoing Isak situation. One player’s wish to move has consumed the narrative, drowning out talk of the progress elsewhere.

McAdam was clear in his frustration, pointing out that while the story of a star striker dominates headlines, the truth is there are several other players eager to join Newcastle and be part of Eddie Howe’s exciting project.

Yoane Wissa, for example, is determined to play for the club and has his heart set on making the move. The pull of Newcastle is clear: Champions League football, a passionate fanbase, attacking football under Howe, and a sense that this is a club going places.

McAdam’s message was that all of the positive work Newcastle have done is being lost in the noise. Eddie Howe and the recruitment team have delivered, and yet frustration lingers because of how the narrative is shaped.

Once the transfer window closes and the squad is settled, McAdam believes the focus will shift back to where it belongs—on Newcastle United as a whole, rather than on one unsettled player.

He reminded fans and critics alike that Newcastle are no longer a club defined by what they lack but by what they are building. The owners have invested heavily, not just to survive, but to compete.

Over the past year, they have brought silverware to St James’ Park, returned the club to the Champions League, and positioned Newcastle as an attractive destination for players around Europe.

This is not a stepping-stone club anymore. It is a place where ambitious footballers want to come and stay, and where long-term success is being built with care.

In McAdam’s words, Newcastle are a football club with ambition, identity, and momentum. They are shaping a squad capable of challenging in multiple competitions, with fans who pour their hearts into supporting them.

The focus, he argued, should not be on who wants to leave but on the remarkable progress being made and the opportunities that lie ahead.

When the dust settles, and when the transfer window is finally closed, Newcastle will once again be judged by their performances on the pitch. And as McAdam rightly points out, the most important story will not be about a single player but about a club that continues to grow, invest, and believe in itself.