Newcastle accept they may have to sell one of their best players this summer as they strive to remain on the right side of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations. Although the club’s latest accounts revealed a loss of £155m over the past three seasons – ostensibly in excess of the £105m PSR limit – it is understood that money invested in the women’s team, charity foundation and academy can be removed from the deficit, leaving Newcastle on the right side of the law.
“We’re compliant,” said Darren Eales, the chief executive, before refusing to rule out the possibilities of “trading” a player such as Bruno Guimarães, Alexander Isak or Sven Botman or even leaving St James’ Park for a new stadium.
