To maintain financial fairness, Newcastle may be forced to sell players such as Jimenez

According to reports, due to financial reasons, Newcastle United may undergo a squad reshuffle in the summer.



Since being acquired by Saudi Arabian capital, Newcastle has been very cautious in financial matters to ensure they do not attract any unnecessary scrutiny for violating financial fair play regulations. According to talkSPORT radio, this not only makes it difficult for head coach Eddie Howe to strengthen his injury-ridden squad during the winter transfer window – currently, they are mainly looking for reinforcements in the loan market – but also means they may face a significant decision at the end of the season.

Midfielder Guimaraes has a £100 million release clause in his contract, and defenders Botman and forward Isak are the most likely players to be sold by the club, attracting interest not only in the Premier League but also from other European powerhouses. Newcastle may have to emulate Aston Villa by selling Grealish to generate funds for the team's reconstruction, a move that unexpectedly positions Emery's team as challengers at the top of the league table.