BBC said in a commentary on the summer window of Newcastle that it talked about the team's competition with other clubs in the transfer market.
Newcars experienced a thrilling deal at the last moment of the transfer window, selling Isaac to Liverpool for a record £125 million, quickly signing Visa from Brentford for £55 million. Although they had been holding on for a long time before, they still lost the world-class striker Isaac on the deadline. When Isaac was qualifying for the Champions League at the end of last season, the scene of Isaac celebrating at St James Park is still vivid in my mind, and this summer is unprecedented for Newcastle.
Losing Isaac is never in Newcastle's plan, and what they hope is to one day compete with a team like Liverpool, rather than selling their best players to opponents they have beaten in the March League Cup final. Last month, Newcastle also said in a statement that they did not foresee the conditions for players to sell would be met. However, they compromised on the last day of the transfer window as the situation became increasingly difficult to maintain. Isaac's strike has cast a shadow on Newcastle. If he fails to leave the team as he wishes before the transfer window is closed, can he really reintegrate into the team? If you continue to stay on the bench, will the player's value shrink further?
Visa scored 19 non-penalties in the Premier League last season, and Newcastle also believes that with Walter Mad's ability, he will eventually gain a foothold in the Premier League. And unlike the high-profile pursuit of Ekitic, Sheshko and Joao Pedro, Newcastle's move to introduce Waltermad quickly and secretly, and the deal was not exposed until almost completed. Previously, they had planned to complete the signing early, but the result was that they watched many of their favorite players join other clubs.
It is understood that Trafford was "very excited" about joining Newcastle, but due to the deadlock in the transfer fee negotiations with Burnley, Manchester City finally activated the buyback clause, matching Newcastle's offer. This situation has gradually become a trend, and Sheshko's team has also expressed "great respect" to Newcastle, believing they are a "great club" and then chose to join their so-called "historic club" Manchester United last month.
Newcastle has its own tradition, but they face challenges when competing with such players in the transfer market. In addition to historical factors, competitor clubs also have a stronger source of income. In the latest financial report released in the 2023-24 season, Manchester United (£364.7 million) and Chelsea (£337.8 million) paid more than Newcastle's total revenue (£320.3 million).
Meanwhile, changes in Newcastle management continue. Athletic Director Mitchell left in June and CEO Darren Eals also submitted his resignation after being diagnosed with chronic blood cancer last fall. Therefore, this summer's transfer window is undertaken by recruiting director Steve Nixon, assistant Andy Howe, one of the club's owners Jamie Ruben. Head coach Eddie Howe also admitted that Newcastle is already working to do its best without athletic director and CEO.