“Newcastle United’s Final Transfer Push: Offloading Fringe Players Amid Financial Pressure”
While much attention is on potential signings for Newcastle United as the transfer window closes, efforts are also underway to offload fringe players who are no longer part of Eddie Howe’s plans. Howe was candid during his pre-match press conference for Tottenham, acknowledging the club’s financial constraints. To ensure financial sustainability, it’s crucial for Newcastle to move high-earning players with no first-team prospects.
One example is Ryan Fraser, who was expected to leave after a successful loan spell at Southampton last season. Southampton’s manager, Russell Martin, had expressed interest in re-signing Fraser, but hopes for a deal have faded as the window nears its end. Martin admitted that a deal now seems unlikely, despite his admiration for Fraser.
Isaac Hayden faces a similar situation, with Howe not considering him for the first team. After a loan to Queens Park Rangers and a move to Belgium, another loan deal is expected but hasn’t been finalized yet, even though Hayden still has two years on his contract.
Jamal Lewis is another player who could leave, despite playing in pre-season matches. He has been excluded from Newcastle’s Premier League squad, and Howe suggested that there is a chance Lewis might depart before the transfer window closes.
Additionally, Howe mentioned that ‘two or three’ younger players could be loaned out before the deadline.