Eddie Howe has vowed Newcastle United will target a trophy this season - but admits financial fair play rules could hamper the rebuild “for years”.
The Newcastle boss is facing unprecedented optimism among Geordie fans and this week failed in a £40-plus bid to sign James Maddison - after a spend of £149m on new players this season. Howe says there “would be something wrong with him” if he didn’t “dream big” and outline his aim to lift silverware as Newcastle boss.
But there was also a warning that the so-called richest club in the world - 80pc owned by Saudi Public Investment Fund which recently offered Tiger Woods £650m to play LIV golf - could not splash much more cash. Howe reckons his squad will be “light” of a couple of players if injuries hit and says they will hold their nerve in the pursuit of the right player, at the right price.
