Newcastle United continue to be limited by what they can do in the transfer market.
While Newcastle are reportedly actively wanting to strengthen their team now the January window has opened, things do not work that easily.
Indeed, though Eddie Howe is seemingly keen to sign a goalkeeper, a midfielder and a forward this month, FFP constraints loom large.
In fact, should the club spend heavily this month, then reports from the Daily Telegraph suggest one of their prized assets in the form of Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman or Alexander Isak may have to be sold.
Howe has also confirmed he’s yet to hear from PIF in regard to the January budget, so it’s clear that FFP remains something the club have to consider at all times.
However, that may not be always be the case going forward.
Newcastle news: What PIF hope will happen in the next five to ten years
According to the Daily Telegraph, PIF intend to keep finding ways to pump money into the club.
Whether that be through sponsorship or commercial partnerships, there will be an effort to put Newcastle on par with the likes of Manchester City in that regard.
While those things aren’t done overnight, there is an aim to make Newcastle one of the wealthiest clubs in Europe (in terms of what they can actually spend) over the next five to ten years.
Newcastle transfers: A gradual process
Rome was not built in a day.
The report adds that the club’s deal with Adidas next season will bring in around £40m, compared to the £8m they are getting from Castore. Strike more deals like that – which is easier said than done of course – and perhaps FFP will become far less of a concern.
Yes, the short-term might have to suffer but this a long-term project at Newcastle. Not everything can change overnight, after all.
Going forward, the relative struggles of this season could be a thing of the past.
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