Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he has no money available to make a big signing this month and winger Miguel Almiron could leave the club.
Newcastle have not made a major signing since arriving Tino Livramento for £32 million from Southampton in August 2023 and missed out on Marc Guehi last summer.
While the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules still cause headaches for clubs, Howe says meeting the spending restrictions that forced them to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh remains a challenge.
Almiron is the latest player linked with a move to MLS this month.
Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak:
“We can’t give enough credit to Alex, his contribution this season has been immense.” pic.twitter.com/5Qce718F0Z
– Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 17, 2025
Howe said: “No one wants to lose players from our current squad, especially in positions where we are a bit fragile. Why would we want to leave ourselves in this position?
“But when you are armed with all the facts, sometimes you have to bear that pain in the short term.
“I don’t know if this summer will be different and therefore the outlook completely changes. I think that’s for another day. What I would say is that I hope the future will be very different.
“There’s not a set amount of money to spend, it’s all about June 30 and you have to make sure you comply with the rules before then. Obviously, if you spend money, you will have to get it back later. »
In the meantime, Howe and his players will focus solely on the task of trying to claim a club record 10th consecutive victory when they take on his former side Bournemouth on Saturday.
Fabian Schar is doubtful due to illness while goalkeeper Nick Pope is close to returning.
