They're not all clear cut as some clubs will have options to extend in the players contracts, like West Ham with Rice. This means that a potential buying club won't get much discount on such players.
Sounds ****Howe in press conference suggesting nufc looking at keeping 95% of our current players and making 2 or 3 key signings over the summer. So I'd guess x1 Szoboszlai/Maddison type attacking midfielder who can also play wings if required. x1 defensive midfielder and x1 left back (quality, but likely to be injury prone going by the rumours).
Howe in press conference suggesting nufc looking at keeping 95% of our current players and making 2 or 3 key signings over the summer. So I'd guess x1 Szoboszlai/Maddison type attacking midfielder who can also play wings if required. x1 defensive midfielder and x1 left back (quality, but likely to be injury prone going by the rumours).
Financial fair play restrictions biting in.Sounds ****
I can understand Dummett due to home grownHe's also said he wants Ritchie, Dummett and Dubravka to stay.
From his press conference:I can understand Dummett due to home grown
I can understand Dubz as a very good serving choice
But Ritchie? Nah
Howe Out!From his press conference:
“I’ve held various discussions with Matt throughout the season, and, I think, first and foremost, he’s been very committed to Newcastle, and to the team and aims this season. I have said I desperately want to keep him next year. He's had issues surrounding his family, and the distance between him and them... But Matt's been exceptional, and I certainly hope he stays for next season."
Howe in press conference suggesting nufc looking at keeping 95% of our current players and making 2 or 3 key signings over the summer. So I'd guess x1 Szoboszlai/Maddison type attacking midfielder who can also play wings if required. x1 defensive midfielder and x1 left back (quality, but likely to be injury prone going by the rumours).
Hopefully it’s a bluff but in any case why say anything?Keeping 95% of our current squad literally means losing just 2 players.
Take your pick:
Pope
Dubs
Karius
Gillespie
Darlow
Tripps
Ashby
Manquillo
Botman
Schar
Lascelles
Krafth
Clark
Watts
Dummett
Burn
Targett
Lewis
Hayden
Hendrick
Ritchie
Bruno
Joelinton
Willock
Longstaff S
Longstaff M
Anderson
Miley
Fraser
Murphy
Miggy
Wilson
Isak
Maxi
Gordon
Kuol
Unless he is excluding some of those whose contracts are due to expire.
He's probably just thinking in relation to his typical match day squad this season and forgeting we've got almost twice that many officially on our books. Including some absolute dross, I may add.Hopefully it’s a bluff but in any case why say anything?
But even then 2 or 3 signings is not enough. This is his Anita momentHe's probably just thinking in relation to his typical match day squad this season and forgeting we've got almost twice that many officially on our books. Including some absolute dross, I may add.
But even then 2 or 3 signings is not enough. This is his Anita moment