All seem to fit 'the profile' well, but I wonder if we've learned a lesson from last season, and negotiated an option to buy in these deals? I'd have thought in at least one case that the selling clubs would be willing. Would be an interesting one to ask at one of these fans forums, or if anyone is buddied up with PC on t'interweb.
I think the reason they're on loan is because they would be commanding such big transfer fees. At least at the end of the season, they'll have a year less on their contracts. If Armstrong hits the ground running like he did in league 1, he could be in contention for Newcastle when he goes back. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk