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02/02/2016, 18h15
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren said the club made a "statement" with the pursuit of West Brom striker Saido Berahino.
The Magpies offered £21m for the 22-year-old a day before transfer deadline day but the Baggies refused to sell.
"To make a huge bid like that for Saido shows the ambition we've got," said McClaren.
"It would have been a bonus if it had come off. We go with what we have got and it's a very, very good squad now."
Newcastle spent £29m in the transfer window as they signed Jonjo Shelvey from Swansea, Andros Townsend from Tottenham and Henri Saivet from Bordeaux on permanent deals and Roma's Seydou Doumbia on loan.
"This window was important. I am very pleased with it," added McClaren.
"We've done great business - they're four very good signings.
"Now we have to gel everybody together and, the last third of the season, really go for it."
Newcastle, who are third from bottom of the Premier League, face Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
The Magpies offered £21m for the 22-year-old a day before transfer deadline day but the Baggies refused to sell.
"To make a huge bid like that for Saido shows the ambition we've got," said McClaren.
"It would have been a bonus if it had come off. We go with what we have got and it's a very, very good squad now."
Newcastle spent £29m in the transfer window as they signed Jonjo Shelvey from Swansea, Andros Townsend from Tottenham and Henri Saivet from Bordeaux on permanent deals and Roma's Seydou Doumbia on loan.
"This window was important. I am very pleased with it," added McClaren.
"We've done great business - they're four very good signings.
"Now we have to gel everybody together and, the last third of the season, really go for it."
Newcastle, who are third from bottom of the Premier League, face Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday.