Gary Neville has praised Newcastle United’s owners for their approach in the transfer market. Most pundits expected the Magpies to go all out and splash the cash on the biggest names in Europe this summer.
The £300million Saudi-backed takeover hinted at Newcastle becoming the latest Gulf state-backed club to muscle in and change the landscape of football finances forever. However, a more modest approach has seen the new regime refuse to be taken advantage of by rival clubs.
As it stands, United are seventh in terms of net spend across Europe. Sven Botman remains the marquee arrival at £32million but more signings are anticipated before the window slams shut.
