What if Newcastle had already reached its financial limits? That’s what it says The Telegraph in its columns. For the English newspaper, if the Magpies are progressing slowly during this summer transfer window, it is because they can no longer really spend. Since the takeover of the Saudi Public Investment Fund in the fall of 2021, almost €400 million has been spent on the transfer market for only €35 million in sales. It is now financial fair play that is coming to the fore.
The rookies improved the team led by Eddie Howe. The arrivals in turn of Bruno Guimarães, Kieran Trippier or even Dan Burn and Chris Wood, then later of Alexander Isaak, Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman to name a few, first ensured the maintenance, then to qualify for the Champions League last May. An unexpected and unexpected return to C1 which propels the club into the big leagues. Admittedly, this qualification pays off, but you also have to adapt to this growth.
Newcastle must sell before they buy
In addition to the young winger Yankuba Minteh (8 M€), Sandro Tonali landed from AC Milan but cost 70 M€. For The Telegraph, there is no more money available in the coffers, without risking being sanctioned by the FPF. Problem, Newcastle is not armed enough to maintain a place in the top 6 or top 8 of the Premier League, while being competitive in the Champions League. And then if injuries to key players occur, the season may not be the same. We think in particular of Bruno Guimarães. Last year, the Toons did not win a match without the Brazilian…
In other words, you have to sell to buy. This is why elements such as Allan Saint-Maximin have been placed on the transfer list. The Magpies hope to get €45 million from it to be able to unblock the Harvey Barnes file, still present in the Leicester workforce. It will take at least that before facing this new season. At the start of the transfer window, 4 players capable of starting were targeted for a total of 6 recruits: two midfielders, a right central defender, a left side and winger. There is still work to be done but for that, it will be necessary to sell…
