Arsenal get best-case January transfer scenario as Newcastle make shock U-turn

Arsenal's chances of raiding Newcastle United for two of their best players in the January transfer window could be handed a significant boost following a U-turn in the Magpies' plans.

The Gunners have their hands tied behind their backs this month after their lucrative spending last summer — which saw over £200million spent on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. The Premier League's clampdown on finances for the 2022/23 season means clubs are more cautious in their strategy in the market.

Mikel Arteta's men avoided breaching Profitability & Sustainability rules (PSR) after working smartly in the transfer market. However, the situation is different at Newcastle.

Eddie Howe's side announced a loss of £73.4million for the 2022/23 season, sparking a real concern among supporters of what's to come on Tyneside. Chief executive Darren Eales has already opened up on the reality that Financial Fair Play (FFP) has left the club, hinting at the potential sale of one of their key assets.

«It’s difficult to say specifically on certain players, but I can say that if we’re going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is necessary to trade your players,» he admitted. «Any decision we make will always be against the backdrop of the medium to long-term benefit for the club.

»Whether that is because of the contract length of the player in question, the offer is too good to refuse, you need to reload in certain areas, but all of this could make sense to trade that player. It is counter-intuitive and part of the inherent system of PSR that there is an incentive to trade your players if you want to re-invest."

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