Newcastle fear transfer freeze as Prem rivals band together to SNUB offers and resign them to relegation after takeover
NEWCASTLE fear that other Premier League clubs will refuse to deal with them in a bid to see them relegated, according to reports. Many Prem owners are believed to be furious about the Magpies’ controversial takeover. Despite their newfound riches, Newcastle find themselves in a perilous position in the table, sitting 19th after eight games. […]
NEWCASTLE fear that other Premier League clubs will refuse to deal with them in a bid to see them relegated, according to reports.
Many Prem owners are believed to be furious about the Magpies’ controversial takeover.
Despite their newfound riches, Newcastle find themselves in a perilous position in the table, sitting 19th after eight games.
The Mail claim that Toon chiefs believe that other clubs are ‘pledging’ not to deal with the club – in the hope that they go down.
Any recruitment from within the Premier League could cost a huge premium.
For this reason, the Magpies are set to look to ‘middle-ranking’ European clubs in a bid to recruit players that can prevent the drop.
Steve Bruce oversaw the first match of the new regime, losing 3-2 to Tottenham last weekend.
He was promptly sacked a few days later, with Paulo Fonseca favourite to succeed him at St James’ Park.
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Coach Graham Jones is expected to take charge of the next two games – starting with this afternoon’s trip to Crystal Palace.
Newcastle are also keen to recruit a new sporting director as they restructure the club.
One man in the frame is Arsenal legend Marc Overmars – who could leave Ajax for the Toon.
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