Why a quietly announced transfer is so crucial to Newcastle's future and proves there's only one right answer to their stadium dilemma if they want to reach the elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
IAN LADYMAN: At the start of what has felt like a huge week for Newcastle came possibly the most depressing bulletin of the whole transfer window.
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