Top five most pointless Newcastle transfers in Ashley era

By Russell Hughes | Mar 25, 2016

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Jack Butland goalkeeper of Stoke City makes a late save from Seydou Doumbia of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Newcastle United at the Britannia Stadium on March 2, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

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Facundo Ferreyra

Facundo Ferreyra was signed on loan from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk for a full season, but never made a single appearance for the first team.

Captain Fabricio Coloccini recommended the striker to the club, but that advice fell woefully short of Premier League standard.

Now back with Donetsk, he has four goals from 13 appearances this season.

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