AliousGeorge Caulkin of The Athletic has addressed concerns from Newcastle United fans about the club’s transfer activity as the summer window nears its end.
Despite having a second bid for Marc Guehi rejected, Caulkin assures fans that Newcastle can and will spend money.
Caulkin clarified the club’s financial situation regarding Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), stating that while Newcastle can afford significant transfers like a potential £65m for Guehi, they must balance their books like all clubs.
He emphasized that Newcastle needs to improve its trading, having spent considerably since the takeover.
The journalist highlighted that Newcastle’s strategy this summer has been to retain their best players, which they’ve managed so far. However, he noted that Anthony Gordon’s situation should be monitored, as Liverpool maintains interest.
Regarding transfer priorities, Caulkin confirmed that a right-sided center-back and right-winger were equally important targets for Newcastle this summer.
He described the transfer window as a “cat and mouse” game, where various parties (selling clubs, players, rival clubs) have their own strategies.
This complex dynamic often leads to deals being pushed towards the deadline as parties seek better value or try to attract other interest.
Caulkin used the example of Yankuba Minteh to illustrate these complexities.
Newcastle had arranged a deal with Lyon for Minteh, but the player refused, preferring to stay in the Premier League.
Overall, Caulkin’s message seems to be one of reassurance to fans, explaining the intricacies of the transfer market while affirming that Newcastle is actively working on strengthening the squad within the constraints of financial regulations.
This forced Newcastle to quickly seek alternatives.
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