I did read somewhere that with the rules of FFP strictly adhered to, we can send more than Man City I will try to find where I read it and post a link later.
Where did that come from Zog? You'd think even the dimmest could see there is a difference between having FFP wiggle room and having money to spend!
I found that one on a blog 'givemesport', but decided to try and find the source of it just now. The exact diagram is in a number of places and 'hitc' say it originated on the Daily Mail on the 12th November on an article discussing FFP https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/s...er-League-club-spend-transfers-FFP-rules.html
Aarons to Newcastle? https://www.footballfancast.com/new.../newcastle-aarons-howe-premier-league-hammond
As the article points out, weakening a relegation rival whilst strengthening their own back line is a win-win for Newcastle. From our perspective, I don't think Aarons is critical to our survival chances, and given how Lewis and Murphy have got on at Newcastle, I suspect he may not be crucial to their survival efforts either. But £35-40m for Aarons, (given we'd hopefully make them pay through the nose given they're both extremely wealthy and a rival club) could be critical to our survival chances (or re-promotion chances). Sign a RB, DM, and someone to bolster the attack, and maybe we can have a coherent squad for the second half of the season and improve.
I tend to agree, but I'd miss Aarons. His lack of height has been exploited by PL teams, though, and, as you say, we could do a lot with another £35m and it would take a big chunk out of Newcastle's big spending budget.
Bali Mumba has joined Peterborough in loan until the end of the season. A little suprised by this one to be honest although I think it will do him good to go and get some regular game time
NUFC Despite sitting 19th and just a point better off than the rock-bottom Canaries, the Magpies are poised to complete the signing of England full-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for a reported £18million. Finance experts have reported that Newcastle can spend up to £166million this month and remain compliant with Uefa’s Financial Fair Play regulations.
That's a lot of money spent for a 31 year old RB, but worth it if he helps to keep them up. If they are interested in Aarons, it must be for the long term.
Suggestion I've seen is that Aarons is staying until the summer, and this move is with the hope that Mumba proves himself a viable championship right back so no replacement needs signing.
https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...odd-cantwell-newcastle-united-enquiry-8603262 ... Yes Cantwell is an excellent player and is worth £40 million
Weird line in there about Cantwell's contract situation: "City would be willing to listen to offers for Cantwell, with the report adding that the midfielder has informed the club he won't be signing an extension to his current contract. The Dereham-born player has six months left on his current deal at Carrow Road, with the club possessing an option for a further year that they will look to activate should he stay beyond this month. No fresh talks have opened over a new deal at Norwich." Looks like the original report is suggesting Cantwell is out of contract this summer, and the Pinkun are trying to point out that that's effectively 18 months, but that nothing has been said about a further extension? I think the argument I made about Aarons above applies equally here. We know Cantwell clashed with Farke and had to be reintergrated, but he hasn't rewarded the initial faith from Smith with performances, and his "injuries" don't seem to have dried up. Getting rid of a player who isn't working, to give us a chance to sign someone who might be a benefit to the squad, feels like a no-brainer.
Seen a suggestion that Norwich want £10m + £5m add-ons for Cantwell. Presumably a sell-on clause too. That seems relatively fair, unfortunately.
David Ornstein in The Athletic mentions interest in Cantwell from top Championship clubs, with a "loan and buy-on-promotion clause" an option.
