Future of star names such as Alexander Isak unclearHowe: ‘Days when teams don’t sell big players are gone’
Eddie Howe concedes he “can’t guarantee” retaining all his key players in January and is well aware Newcastle are striving to remain on the right side of Premier League spending regulations.
Howe is no fan of the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) that restrict the buying power of clubs such as Newcastle with still-developing commercial revenue streams. As the St James’ Park board struggle to play catch-up with rivals including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham off the field, the purchasing might of their Saudi Arabian-majority owners is heavily restricted.
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