The Athletic FC Podcast

Can Newcastle spend now PSR issues are fixed?

Jul 2, 2024

David Ornstein and Chris Waugh analyze Newcastle United's frantic attempts to comply with PSR regulations while balancing the books. They discuss the challenges of selling players, negotiating deals, and the impact on the club's future transfer activities. The podcast also covers Manchester United's agreement with Newcastle for a new sporting director and the dynamic transfer dynamics in the Premier League.

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Chris Waugh

David Ornstein

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Quick takeaways

Compliance with PSR rules significantly impacts clubs' financial stability and summer transfer plans.

The pressure to balance spending and revenue highlights the need for effective player sales and financial management.

Deep dives

Newcastle United's Struggle with PSR Compliance

Newcastle United faced immense challenges in complying with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The club experienced a stressful weekend with looming financial deficits amounting to 50-60 million pounds in their PSR calculation. Despite selling some players like Jancuba Minde and Elliott Anderson to alleviate the financial strain, the situation reflects a scramble and unsettling nature within the club. The fallout from this struggle negatively impacted Newcastle's summer plans and overall fan morale.

Intro

3min

Newcastle's Struggle with Profit and Sustainability Regulations

4min

Newcastle's Efforts to Offload Players and Balance the Books Amid PSR Issues

6min

Financial Struggles and Transfer Dynamics at Newcastle United

17min

Manchester United's Sporting Director Situation and Transfer Window Targets

6min

Less than a month into this summer’s transfer window, one crucial deadline has already passed as club’s scrambled to comply with PSR.

Amongst those were Newcastle United, so how did they find a way to balance the books?

And what is the situation at St James’ Park for the rest of the summer transfer window?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh to analyse a frantic weekend of dealing.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Chris Waugh

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

Inside Newcastle’s frantic attempts to sell players and comply with PSR - The Athletic

Manchester United agree deal with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as new sporting director - The Athletic

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