Newcastle do not want to be restricted from spending money
According to Liverpool owner John Henry, the Premier League is facing an increasing financial challenge, as the tournament becomes increasingly successful and is the largest football tournament in the world. Therefore, Henry suggested new limits are needed to prevent the Premier League from following the same path as some European leagues, where one or two richer clubs than the rest dominate.
Newcastle, backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) with assets of more than $400 billion - has been restricted from spending by the Financial Fair Play (FFP). "Shoots" want to spend more than the amount of more than 250 million USD invested in the last three transfer periods, especially when they have difficulty in scoring.
Record signing Alexander Isak - striker recruited for a total of $ 74 million - hamstring injury since the beginning of the season and is still not in the best shape, while Callum Wilson has only scored one goal since October 2022. According to British media, Newcastle are targeting Raphinha - striker valued at no less than $ 75 million - from Barca, James Maddison of Leicester and Christian Pulisic of Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
In that context, coach Eddie Howe opposed Henry's plan. "I don't want to see any more restrictions on spending," the British coach said on March 10 in a press conference before the match against Wolves in the 27th round of the Premier League. "Newcastle has already spent money, but future constraints will certainly hinder its ability to improve as quickly as the club would like."
Newcastle was praised for upgrading the entire defense for less than $ 100 million. They have the best defense in the Premier League with 17 goals, compared to 25 for both Arsenal and Man City. But the problems on the attack caused Newcastle to decline last time when they only scored three goals since Gift Day. This caused the owner of St James' Park to drop to sixth in the English Premier League and lose to Man Utd in the League Cup final.
Fans are upset when Isak is not given many opportunities, especially when Wilson is in decline. Howe reasoned that Isak was still not in an ideal state of readiness after taking a four-month break due to injury. The Swedish striker was even shaken by a strong collision in January.
Howe emphasized that Isak has not been able to play the full 90 minutes "consistently" and that starting depends on practice and confidence building. The 45-year-old coach also praised his students as outstanding talent and emphasized that Newcastle have great players for the future.
