Eddie Howe insists Newcastle United don't 'have the ability' to spend significantly this summer despite qualifying for the Champions League. The Magpies secured their top four finish with a 0-0 draw against Leicester on Monday, prompting wild celebrations both inside St James' Park and across the city.
Attention will soon turn to the summer transfer market and which players can strengthen Howe's already impressive squad even further. However, while many may think the Magpies have the ability to spend at will, the Newcastle boss has played down talk of a full-scale revamp on Tyneside and will instead opt for minimal changes.
“It won’t be huge numbers," Howe said after his side booked their place at Europe's top table next season. "I don’t think it can be.