Howe claims Newcastle hampered by PSR rules in January transfer window

"Regarding transfers, everybody is fully supportive. I think the problem for us is PSR. I don't think there is any issue with anyone saying we can't do this and we can't do that. It's more about what we can do, not what we can't do. The key thing for us to consider is business now versus business in the summer. It's value for money now, value for money in the summer, and signing the right player."

"The key thing for us to consider is business now versus business in the summer. It's value for money now, value for money in the summer, and signing the right player. If you sign the wrong player, you are carrying that for a three, four or five year contract. Are the right players available in January? There is a lot to discuss and a lot to consider for our short-term needs against long-term decisions for the football club."

Newcastle's January transfer activity is constrained by Premier League Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules, limiting immediate spending options. The squad has numerous defensive injuries including Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles. The club has invested over £600m since the 2021 takeover and spent around £240m last summer while recouping about £120m from Alexander Isak's sale. Transfer decisions will balance short-term needs, value for money and long-term contracts. Tino Livramento suffered a hamstring issue after the FA Cup match and will undergo a scan, making his availability for the EFL Cup semi-final uncertain.

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