Newcastle backed to agree January deals after £45m PIF injection - Ex-CEO
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Newcastle Backed to Agree January Deals After £45m PIF Injection - Ex-CEO
Former Newcastle United CEO Keith Wyness has urged the club to capitalize on a fresh £45 million injection from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) by securing key January signings, positioning the Magpies for a strong push in the 2025/26 Premier League season.[1][2]
Wyness, speaking amid Newcastle's defensive injury crisis, highlighted the urgency for reinforcements. With Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, and Lewis Hall all sidelined, the backline is severely depleted. Livramento's knee issue echoes his prior ACL rupture, demanding caution during the festive period. Youngster Lewis Miley has filled in at full-back, but options remain thin, especially with Trippier's contract expiring and Saudi/European interest brewing.[2]
The £45m PIF boost aligns with projections of £400m revenue this season, easing Financial Fair Play concerns and enabling targeted deals. Wyness backs pursuits in defense and attack. Priority targets include a left-back backup for Lewis Hall, such as Fenerbahce's Myron Oosterwolde (£15m) or Toulouse's Dayann Methalie (£20m+). Central options like Sporting's Ousmane Diomande or Inter's loanee Sebastiano Esposito (23) are eyed for their pressing and build-up play.[1]
Further links point to RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa (£30-35m) as a Harvey Barnes upgrade, with potential swaps involving loanees like William Osula or Anthony Elanga. Midfield whispers include Elliot Anderson (ex-Newcastle, now Forest) and others like Adam Wharton. High-profile races involve Castello Lukeba and even Real Madrid's Ruben Neves (£70m-rated).[3]
Despite past quiet Januaries, Wyness predicts activity: "This injection changes everything—Newcastle is ready to agree deals now."[1] Recent history shows links to stars like Marc Guehi and Omar Marmoush, but injuries force action. Liverpool's rumored £37m Botman bid adds pressure, though Tonali's form deters exits.[3][4]
Newcastle's January window could redefine their top-four ambitions, blending youth prospects with proven talent under PIF backing.
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