Former Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce expressed his frustration over the missed opportunity to sign Luka Modric, claiming that the financial constraints imposed by new owner Mike Ashley prevented the deal.
Allardyce noted, "We had Modric on our list, Luka Modric, he was 12m or something like that, but the budget didn't happen." This emphasizes how close they were to securing a transformative player.
Reflecting on the challenges he faced, Allardyce stated, "I needed six players because we got rid of the ones we talked about with Freddy, and then we were going to buy the ones we felt." This illustrates the scope of the task ahead of him.
Allardyce lamented the shift in club dynamics after Mike Ashley arrived, stating, "Unfortunately the club got bought under Freddy's nose and Mike came in." This highlights the impact of ownership changes on managerial decisions.
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