MANAGER’S LOWDOWN ON NEW STARS

NICK POPE £10M FROM BURNLEY

“Nick has a lot of experience. He is a fantastic shot stopper and we have seen that in the three games he has played.

“He has made some saves in the Brighton and Manchester City games that have won us points. I’m delighted with his start. He is a goalkeeper who makes important saves but also dominates his area.

MATTY TARGETT £15M FROM ASTON VILLA

“It was an easy one as we knew his qualities and what he would bring to the team because he had been with us on loan. He is a very consistent and solid performer, very reliable character and defender. He also has real quality in his left foot too.

SVEN BOTMAN £35M FROM LILLE

“Sven is a player with huge technical ability and quality on the ball, but also brings a physicality and a strength to our defending. I’ve been really pleased with the way he has settled in. He is a good character, trains well and he wants to win. At the moment he is playing on the left, but eventually he will be able to play on the right of the

centre-backs because technically he is so good.

ALEXANDER ISAK £58M FROM REAL SOCIEDAD

“He has pace, technical ability, dribbling ability, he has got a bit of X-factor about him. He is slightly different and I think he is capable of scoring goals. He has had a lot thrown at him for a young player and the experiences he has had have been incredible for someone so young.

“He played in Germany at a young age, Holland, Spain, big clubs. He has had some great experiences. England and the English game will suit his profile. He is a really good athlete.

“He has a host of things going for him and his best years are still ahead of him.”

TOON NEW BOY Alexander Isak