Newcastle ‘rule out spending spree on superstar signings in the summer transfer window’ with the Magpies expecting to pay ‘LESS’ than the £90m they forked out in January following their Saudi-led takeover
Newcastle spent around £90million on players during the January window They were heavily expected to smash that figure in the upcoming summer The Magpies though are looking to spend less than what they spent in JanuaryIt’s reported that Eddie Howe wants to sign ‘three or four players’ this summer
Newcastle’s budget for the summer transfer window is set to be less than expected as they have reportedly ruled out making expensive superstar signings.
The Magpies have been linked to some of the world’s finest players since their Saudi-led takeover back in October – making them the richest club in football.
Eddie Howe’s side spent a massive £90million during the January transfer window, with many expecting they would smash that figure during the summer.
Newcastle’s owners could spend less than the £90m they forked out in the January window
However, the Telegraph have reported that the Magpies actually plan to spend less than the amount they spent in January – in the region of £60m.
Preliminary recruitment meetings have been held involving chief scout Steve Nickson, Howe and acting chief executive Amanda Staveley.
On the back of those discussions, a lavish summer spending spree has been ruled out.
It’s said they will favour ‘pragmatic ambition’ in the transfer market which will allow them ‘room for manoeuvre’ under the Financial Fair Play rules.
Manager Eddie Howe reportedly only hopes to sign ‘three or four players’ in the summer window
The club will aim to sign players who fit into the club’s current wage structure, with Howe aiming to make three…