Now that the PSR issue has been handled, Newcastle United is in a good position to make big purchases this summer.
Now that the June 30 deadline has passed, it appears that the Magpies have earned enough revenue to guarantee that sustainability and profit requirements are met. Rather of needing to cash in on a big celebrity like Anthony Gordon, they managed to do so by allowing Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh depart. But as the deadline approached, they were so desperate that they did at least think about selling Gordon.
Paul Mitchell’s appointment as sporting director has allowed Newcastle United to turn their focus to new players.
St James’ Park has welcomed three new faces, although they aren’t exactly big-ticket purchases. Lloyd Kelly enrolled in the group as a free transfer, and John Ruddy and Oydsseas Vlachodimos have joined to bolster the goalkeeping staff. Newcastle might pay up to £100 million on two players.
However, at least two more signings are anticipated, and this is perhaps Newcastle’s chance to show off its financial might.
The Magpies are looking to spend approximately £100 million on a right-sided center-back and a new right winger.
Although it is unclear who they will attack, Geordie Boot Boys has been informed by HITC Football expert Graeme Bailey about two defensive players the team is contemplating.
He remarked, “I think they really like Federico Gatti from Juventus.”
There are alternatives available. Depending on their budget for a winger, that is. “The majority of the £100 million they have to spend on the two priority positions will go toward a winger.”Regarding center-back targets, Gatti and Malick Thiaw are on the list. Newcastle is searching for a center back in Italy. Fans would likely choose Malick Thiaw above the other one out of the two. He appears perfect to play next to Sven Botman, who is regarded by Newcastle’s recruitment squad as a “dream” addition. Botman plays for AC Milan. Eddie Howe may be able to recruit the winger he wants for more than £60 million if he is available for roughly £34 million. However, Bailey thinks the Magpies also look up to Juventus’ Federico Gatti. He represented Italy at Euro 2024, but did not play a single game prior to Switzerland eliminating the Azzurri. The 26-year-old, nevertheless, played every game for Juventus the previous campaign. His four goals in 36 games is an impressive total for a defensive player. The main difference between Howe and Gatti is that Howe utilizes a conventional flat back four, whereas Gatti typically plays as part of a back three. Newcastle should put its chase of a winger first. It will be intriguing to watch Newcastle aim which place first. It is more urgent if it is a winger, I hope. Since it’s still unknown who the Magpies’ primary attacking target is, it will likely be the harder deal to complete as well. On the other hand, defense has a wealth of alternatives, including Gatti and Thiaw. Additionally, there have been rumors regarding Marc Guehi, although it seems like that transaction will be challenging during his valiant efforts at Euro 2024.