Back in 2012, Newcastle United secured qualification for the Europa League after coming 5th in the Premier League – their highest finish for eight years. However, despite the demands of European football to come, the Magpies failed to utilise the transfer market and signed just one person to strengthen Alan Pardew’s squad.
Vurnon Anita was the club’s only signing that summer as he joined from Ajax for £6.2m. Anita initially joined as a midfielder, but ended up being a utility player and was deployed in numerous positions during his time on Tyneside.
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