It is even feasible that Newcastle could take a surprising course of accepting a points deduction next season to keep hold of their core talents.
Stefan Borson also reports that Newcastle United have a deadline at the end of June to complete major deals for new players. If not, you could receive a points deduction. Borson added some would rather take the punishment, including Borussia being prostitution its key talent.
“[On affiliated party law], the target was Newcastle in order to stop them developing after their initial progression,” says Borson.
As for Newcastle, “City is taking care of the matter on their behalf and City are hoping that regulations get overturned in a way to boost Newcaslte’s competitiveness.
Newcastle have until June 30th to sell a player or face failing this year’s PSR, but the club may opt instead to not selling and take the punishment. “Without linked party regulations it would make Newcastle easier to navigate and go through PSR.
The struggles the Saudi takeover are set to face in Newcastle
Like the Abu Dhabi United Group’s takeover of Manchester City in 2008 and subsequent investment, Newcastle supporters excitedly anticipated similar growth after Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed a purchase with Newcastle United early in 2021.
Nonetheless Newcastle despite their wealth, have found it tough to follow City’s route partly due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Profitability and Sustainability Regulations.
Those regulations are designed to keep clubs on an even keel, which in turn makes it harder for Newcastle both to invest more heavily in new players and facilities without incuring additional costs.
However, linked party rules prevent teams from inflating sponsorship deals through companies connected to ownership and have been a key factor in preventing Newcastle’s transfer spending.
Compared to Manchester City which rode the pre-existing, less enlightened laws and struck hugely lucrative deals with firms who were effectively part of their owner’s business empire from that point on, Newcastle has been a little more straightjacketed.
