Eddie Howe has ruled out Newcastle signing “unbelievable” Ronaldo, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the trio of global superstars, as Howe’s side challenge for the Champions League next season. But Howe insists the Geordies “can’t afford” their transfer fees or wages at this point, and wants to land the next iconic player BEFORE they “explode” onto the world scene.
Neymar and Messi are on their way out of PSG after fan protests. Messi visited Saudi Arabia, whose sovereign wealth fund the PIF, owns Newcastle. Ronaldo already plays in Saudi. Howe insists he is not “frustrated” by Newcastle now being seen as contenders for big names.
