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Eddie Howe says that of Newcastle The ability to spend in January is hampered by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
The Tyneside club have been hit by another spate of injuries, particularly in defense, with Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles all sidelined.
Howe spent over £600 million following the hugely controversial takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund in 2021 and his team currently occupies sixth place in the Premier League table.
Around £240 was spent last summer on Nick Woltemade, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga, although they recouped £120million from the sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool – but Howe would still like to be active in the window.
He said: “When it comes to transfers, everyone is fully supportive. I think the problem for us is the PSR.
“I don’t think there’s a problem with anyone saying we can’t do this and we can’t do that. It’s more about what we can do, not what we can’t do.
“The key thing to consider is business now versus business in the summer. It’s value for money now, value for money this summer, and signing the right player. If you sign the wrong player, you save that for a three, four or five year contract.
“Are the right players available in January? There is a lot to discuss and a lot to consider for our short term needs versus long term decisions for the football club.”
Livramento started against Bournemouth in the FA Cup at the weekend, but limped off after suffering a hamstring injury.
The England full-back is unlikely to be fit to face Manchester City in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final tomorrow night.
“No major updates,” Howe said. “He will have a scan today to understand the extent of the damage to his hamstring.”
Howe impressed by Barnes
Howe will be hoping for another strong performance from winger Harvey Barnes, who has scored four goals in the last two games.
“Harvey is in great form. He’s hot in front of goal. The goals he’s scored are of different types as well, so that’s good to see,” added Howe.
“Really happy with Anthony’s contribution [Gordon]Also. It was his cross for Harvey’s header and his pass to Sandro Tonali that won the penalty.
“It’s good to see the wingers producing some productivity. Perhaps that’s something we lacked at the start of the season. With Jacob Murphy and Anthony Elanga hopefully not far away, our firepower in the wide areas comes to full strength.”
