Newcastle United will be desperate to strengthen in the January transfer window, but it remains to be seen as to how much business they can do.
Eddie Howe has some PSR issues to worry about in January, which could make things difficult at Newcastle, with little money to spend.
Harvey Barnes is one of the players being linked with an exit, but it remains to be seen as to whether the club would actually sanction a sale.
Newcastle United currently find themselves in 12th position with improvements desperately needed, as European hopes slowly drift away.
Interestingly, it appears as if there’s a new name being linked with a potential move to Newcastle in 2025, as Ben Jacobs has shared what he’s been told recently.
A Richarlison move from Tottenham Hotspur to Newcastle United is a possibility in 2025
Richarlison has been rather unfortunate at Tottenham in recent times, suffering an injury that is set to see him ruled out for the long-term.
However, that’s not stopped the attacker from looking to the future, as he has his eyes on playing at the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison is consoled by Dominic Solanke after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur...
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Ben Jacobs has provided an update on Richarlison’s situation, and even revealed that Newcastle could be a potential destination for the Brazilian.
Speaking to Steve Wraith on the NUFC Matters YouTube channel, he said this.
“So Richarlison is an interesting one. A bit of fresh information here. The situation with Richarlison is the player was absolutely adamant last summer that he wanted to fight for his place at Spurs, and we were all very pleased to see him happy and sharing very candidly about the personal and mental health struggles that he’s had. And I think most of us just wanted it to work at Spurs and for Richarlison to be the 60 million plus player and to really thrive in the Premier League.
“Because at his best, he’s a pleasure to watch, and he can be unstoppable, but now I’m told the player’s changed his mind in the last few months and is willing to leave Spurs in 2025. But because of his aspirations to play in the 2026 World Cup, he doesn’t want to go to Saudi Arabia. If he gives a clear indication to Saudi that he wants to go, there are three or four of the PIF clubs that are desperate for him, but at the moment, it’s a no to Saudi or outside of Europe because he still wants to put himself in the frame by staying in Europe for the 2026 World Cup.
“And that may open up the door for a club like Newcastle United, so there is some substance to Richarlison and Newcastle, but price is the big issue because Spurs have been adamant throughout all of 2024 that if they’re to entertain an offer, it’s 60 million or more. Newcastle would not be looking anywhere near that number, given the player’s injury record and his form. Therefore, if this is to develop and Richarlison is open to going to another Premier League club, it would have to be from Newcastle’s point of view around the £40-45 million mark.”
Too much of a risk for Newcastle United
Even at £40 million, it’s too much of a risk to sign a Richarlison that has struggled to stay fit ever since leaving Everton a few years back.
The Brazilian has the ability to light up the Premier League when he’s at the top of his game, but we haven’t seen enough consistency from him.
If it did happen it would be a move in the summer when things are much more affordable and the PSR window passes, but it just seems unlikely.
However, you can never say never in the transfer world, so we shall wait and see.
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