HOW WILL THE NEW PSR RULES AFFECT NEWCASTLE GOING FORWARD?

Fans of Newcastle United had the opportunity to engage directly with Magpie beat reporter Chris Waugh in a Q&A published over The Athletic on April 16 in which he provided some insights and analysis on various aspects of the club, including player performances, transfers, and other issues affecting the organization’s operations.

One of the things Waugh reported was the new Potential Sanction Risks (PSR) rules to be introduced in the 2024-25 season will “coexist with existing regulations,” easing clubs into the transition without significant immediate impact on their operations.

According to Waugh, Newcastle United will continue to operate within previously set boundaries as they have already been adapting to UEFA’s fiscal requirements for the past few months since PIF took over the club in Oct. 2021.

The new rules include a progressive decrease in the expenditure-to-revenue ratio, moving from 90% this season to a target of 70% to align with UEFA stipulations, in contrast to the Premier League’s less stringent 85% threshold.

The easiest way for the Magpies to balance their books is to sell some homegrown or long-time Magpies players. Those include Callum Wilson, who might depart from Newcastle due to his age, recent injury history, and an expiring contract in June; and also Jamaal Lascelles (albeit his ACL injury could make it difficult to find suitors) and Emil Krafth (on a similar situation recently).

There is also a probability goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who is reportedly seeking more regular first-team play, might be on his way out if Newcastle secures a suitable replacement and a club interested in purchasing the veteran goalie.

Regarding loaned-out players Ryan Fraser and Isaac Hayden, neither appears to have a future at Newcastle.

Southampton has shown interest in making Fraser’s move permanent, especially if they secure promotion to the Premier League, although financial constraints could complicate this if they stay in the Championship.

The situation for Hayden at Queens Park Rangers is even less clear, with no definitive communication about whether his loan will transition to a permanent move reported by Waugh in his article.

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