Newcastle: Raisbeck Q&A – Is European football at risk?

You have been putting your Magpies questions to BBC Radio Newcastle’s Matthew Raisbeck and he will be answering a selection through the day.

Josh asked: Do you think the club’s failure to strengthen the team in the recent transfer window will result in not qualifying for European football next season, and increase the chance of Bruno Guimareas, Alexander Isak or Anthony Gordon leaving?

Matthew replied: Newcastle have a brilliant manager and some outstanding players, so I still think this should be a strong and exciting season. However, I understand your longer-term concerns.

While most of their rivals strengthened this summer, Newcastle did not do enough. It is a huge risk. The club are under big pressure to deliver in the January window – either to keep the season on track, or to build from a position of strength.

Making quality signings is also a demonstration of ambition – because it proves to both the fans and the top players they already have they are serious about challenging for honours.

Guimaraes, Isak and Gordon may leave Newcastle at some point, but they are more likely to stay for longer if the club and team do not go backwards.

Come back to this page throughout Wednesday for more of the Q&A with Matthew