Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben has provided a revealing insight into how the club calculates their transfer budget based on data and character assessments. The Magpies owners have already invested in excess of £200 million into the playing squad since the takeover in October 2021, with another busy window expected this summer.
Eddie Howe's side defied pre-season predictions to secure a top-four finish as well as reach the club's first domestic final for 24 years. The Newcastle head coach has stressed the need for 'elite' recruits in the upcoming window, explaining he would like two starting elevens capable to cope with the impact of Champions League nights on the schedule.
The Magpies have already been linked with a host of exciting additions, with James Maddison and Dominik Szoboszlai among the names currently under consideration. Reuben was asked about how the board determine how much to spend in each window, and the businessman outlined the process while also hailing chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan's impact in elevating the importance of data in the decision-making process.
