“Will this End Newcastle United’s struggles?”- Paul Mitchell makes SIGNIFICANT U-Turn that could put an END to their PSR Nightmare
Paul Mitchell is making significant changes at Newcastle United as the club looks to improve its transfer strategy in hopes of a better 2025.
The past year has been challenging for Newcastle, with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) hindering their ability to strengthen the squad without selling a key player. As a result, manager Eddie Howe has struggled to reinforce his starting lineup, leaving the team somewhat stagnant.
In 2025, Mitchell is set to overhaul Newcastle’s transfer approach. As the club’s sporting director, he is keen to broaden the scope of players being targeted, focusing on younger talents from across Europe instead of established Premier League players, who are often more expensive.
While Newcastle will still consider domestic players, they are now prioritizing those in the final 18 months of their contracts, as their market value decreases. Marc Guehi fits this profile, having been a target for Newcastle all summer. However, Crystal Palace demanded an inflated fee for the England international, who impressed at Euro 2024. Despite this, Guehi remains a potential target for the Magpies as his contract runs down.
Since the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over Newcastle, the club has leaned heavily towards signing domestic players, with Eddie Howe favoring Premier League talents, while also bringing in some foreign players like Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman, and Alexander Isak. However, Mitchell aims to shift the focus towards international recruits, seeking cheaper options to overcome the challenges posed by PSR.
Reports suggest that Newcastle are monitoring Johan Bakayoko, while players like Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo are deemed too expensive. Additionally, Newcastle have shown interest in Baris Alper Yilmaz, a player for Turkish club Galatasaray.
