It will be fascinating to see what Newcastle United can do in the summer transfer window.
Indeed, recent noises are suggesting Newcastle fans can expect another relatively quiet time of things in the January window unless player sales are made.
Still, perhaps things will be different this summer, albeit there will surely still need to be a balancing act in terms of adhering to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
At some point, however, PIF will need to find a way to invest into the team if they are to remain competitive.
Eddie Howe can only paper over the cracks for so long. The lack of spending may be for a good reason given the potential points deductions in play but that doesn’t make the job any easier for the Newcastle United manager.
Naturally, plenty of players have been linked with a move to Newcastle over the next few transfer windows.
Still, a certain Angel Gomes – hailed as “skillful” by onlookers – may have interest from elsewhere.
Tottenham could hijack any Newcastle move for Angel Gomes
The Lille midfielder and England international has been touted as a target at St James’ Park.
However, according to GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham are in fact considering accelerating their interest in the midfielder by making a move in January.
Top brass at Spurs are said to be eager to beat Newcastle and Manchester United to his signature by offering Lille cash in the New Year sales, with Gomes potentially in line to leave for free next summer anyway upon the expiration of his contract.
Newcastle may lose out on Angel Gomes
Lille would surely be tempted to sell a player coming towards the end of his deal and Spurs certainly does look an attractive move for Gomes, should they formalise their reported interest.
With that in mind and coupled with the fact Newcastle are seemingly set for a quiet January, perhaps the north London side really can steal a march…
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