Matthias Jaissle insists Newcastle United do not feel any external pressure regarding their transfer business as they seek to address their remaining issues in the final weeks of the window. Jaissle will take charge of his first Premier League game as Magpies boss on Sunday when they host Liverpool at St James Park on Sunday.It has been another challenging summer for Newcastle, one that has seen Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and former captain Bruno Guimaraes leave the club for Barcelona, Tottenham and Arsenal respectively, while Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe after he decided to leave the club late last month.Newcastle have signed six players this window, with four of them outfield players and two goalkeepers. However, all of their signings have been 24 or under and they have all come from outside the Premier League.The Magpies are still said to be seeking to a defensive midfielder and a player who could operate further forward as a number 10. A right-winger could also be a consideration before the September 1 deadline.They are said to have made contact with Manchester City regarding their 24-year-old defensive midfielder Nico Gonzalez, though any deal for the Spaniard looks unlikely go through in time for him to face Liverpool.Table of ContentsJaissle insists Newcastle are calm over transfersNewcastle realistic but ambitiousJaissle insists Newcastle are calm over transfersTime for Newcastle to do their remaining business is running out, but Jaissle is adamant there is no sense of panic.We want to be efficient in the transfer market, but also smart in our approach so we only do the right things, Jaissle said. We dont feel hectic or the pressure from outside, we go our way.One player who looks primed to make his Premier League debut for Newcastle on Sunday is right-back Amar Dedic.Dedic signed from Benfica this week and, with Tino Livramento still short of fitness as he recovers from a thigh problem, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international is seemingly set to start.Asked about Dedic, who played for Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg, Jaissle replied: I think he is the perfect fit and addition to the squad. He can play both full-back positions. Even in the youth he played a couple of times centre back.He is versatile in his approach. He knows our playing style, due to our time together at Salzburg, which is always beneficial, especially when you dont have too much time to train.Hes ready. It will be different [for Dedic, playing in the Premier League], as always for new signings, they need to adapt. It will be the same for Amar. He came a bit later back as well to his former club due to the national team. In general he is looking really fit. He got some minutes in friendlies. I am confident that hes ready and we need him.Newcastle realistic but ambitiousThe exodus of players from a Newcastle side that twice qualified for the Champions League under Howe and won the EFL Cup in 2025 has many tipping them for a difficult season under Jaissle.But the German is not interested in those outside opinions.I dont know who they rank us, how they rank me and, to be honest, with all the respect, I dont care, Jaissle said when asked if he and his team are being underestimated. Its not something I can influence, the opinions of others. We are just focusing on what we can influence and this will be throughout the whole journey this season.For sure there is a gap to reach our full potential, we are aware of that, its normal at this stage of the season that we cannot be 100%, especially given the circumstances.We are smart, all of us in the club, we are realistic, but we are also ambitious. Topics Newcastle United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Arsenal still looking to improve squad as Arteta reveals Bruno doubt for Premier League opener Nicholas McGee 20th August, 2026 Liverpool: Van Dijk relishing chance to bounce back from unacceptable season Nicholas McGee 20th August, 2026 Ederson breaks silence on failed Man United medical: I honestly dont know what happened Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five goalkeepers to target in Gameweek 1 an option for every strategy Blake Hurst 19th August, 2026 Tijjani Reijnders: Man City praise star after move to Al Qadsiah Ben Miller 20th August, 2026 Newcastle confirm Keegan tribute plans for Premier League opener with Liverpool Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026
