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Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter in frustrated fashion after they heard that Cardiff were set to smash their transfer record to bring Nantes striker Emiliano Sala to the club, in a deal said to be worth around £18m.

Understandably, seeing as the Magpies' club-record transfer is the £16m spent on Michael Owen, which happened well over a decade ago, fans of the Tynesiders are livid that Cardiff have bettered that figure whilst Mike Ashley refuses to spend yet again.

Additionally, they will also be furious that another relegation rival has strengthened their attack significantly, which could prove vital in the battle for survival.

However, it is a huge risk for the Bluebirds to splash out such a fee on a 28-year-old with one good Ligue 1 season under his belt - Sala has hit 12 goals in 16 league starts this season.

Let's take a look at how Magpies' supporters reacted to the huge transfer news...