A lot of Newcastle United fans have flocked to a post from NUFC 360, which includes a link to an article in The Northern Echo with details on what the club are planning to do in the upcoming January transfer window.
The piece claims that Steve Bruce will be limited to loan signings due to the current global pandemic’s financial impact and the ongoing legal battle over the proposed takeover of the club by a Saudi-backed consortium.
It is claimed that with the Toon struggling in 15th place, their manager would like to strengthen his squad – but that any signings are likely to be loan deals unless some players are sold to generate funds.
This has drawn the attention of many Toon fans, who don’t think it matters who they sign with Bruce still in charge.
So, what did these Newcastle fans think of this news on Steve Bruce’s transfer funds?
TBH with Bruce in charge incomings are irrelevant
— GaryRob (@gazrob99) November 25, 2020
Makes no odds, Bruce will ruin whoever comes in anyhow.
— Mpf1520 (@mpf1520) November 25, 2020
Not even surprised anymore.
— NuFc For LIFE (@ToonBarmy59) November 25, 2020
I hate this club.
— Shane Kearley (@srkearley) November 25, 2020
can we loan a new manager?
— Brea King (@oinkbaamoo) November 25, 2020
Does this surprise you?
No, this always happens
Yes, thought there might be some funds to spend
In January, Bruce signed three players on loan in the winter transfer window, with Nabil Bentaleb, Valentino Lazaro and Danny Rose all arriving on a temporary basis, but none stayed beyond the end of last season.
So, it will be interesting to see if any arrivals at St. James’ Park in this coming January have a more long-term impact than those three.
This post from NUFC 360 continued to draw in Toon fans, who are not surprised that their club will not be spending anything in January.
This is such a strange side turn after a decade of January blockbuster deals
— David G (@DavidJG00615083) November 25, 2020
What a surprise. Like he needed an excuse not to spend.
— Simon (@LittleHenryD) November 25, 2020
Been limited for 14 years ????
— Sherburn Village WMC FC – over 40s (@sherburnvillag1) November 25, 2020
Newcastle spent £34.88m in the last transfer window and managed to seal the arrivals of Callum Wilson, Jamal Lewis, Jeff Hendrick, Ryan Fraser and Mark Gillespie, but judging by their league position, these signings have not had the desired impact.
However, if this report is to be believed, then the only thing Bruce will be able to do is bring in loan signings, so we will have to see if that remains the case when the transfer window opens and whether that will hinder the Toon’s chances of success on the pitch.