Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe Eyes Big Transfer Window After Securing Champions League Qualification
The Magpies’ manager, Eddie Howe, has expressed his desire for an active transfer window this summer as the club looks to build on their impressive Carabao Cup success and Champions League qualification. According to reports from ESPN, Howe believes that Newcastle must be proactive in the transfer market to strengthen their squad and maintain their upward trajectory.
Newcastle’s season has been marked by some thrilling attacking performances, with proven goalscorer Alexander Isak leading the line. However, inconsistent results, such as their loss to Everton on Sunday, have highlighted areas for improvement. The team’s fifth-place finish in the Premier League, which secured their Champions League spot, was sealed by a 2-0 win for Manchester United over Aston Villa. This achievement is set to bring a significant financial boost to the club, with a reported €100 million ($113.7m) to be earned from participating in Europe’s premier club competition.
“We haven’t recruited strongly in three windows and I think eventually, that can catch up with you in the end if you continue not to change because change is an important part of the squad dynamic,” Howe told a news conference, as reported by ESPN. “I think we feel that and I think we potentially felt that last summer as well, so I think that’s why the players have done so well to carry the success through. Yes, it is going to be a big transfer window.”
The sentiment was echoed by Newcastle’s captain, Bruno Guimarães, who acknowledged that the squad needs strengthening. “We have improved a lot, but I think we’re not at the level that I want. I think for next season, we are going to need more players to be honest with you because I think the squad is a little bit short,” Guimarães said post-match, as quoted by ESPN. “We have seen it last year when we played in the Champions League, we lost some players for injury and then it was busy for us. I think we can improve our level because next year, our season will have one more competition.”
Newcastle’s fifth-place finish in the Premier League marked a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for the club. Howe reflected on the season, saying, ”
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