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By the end of August 30th, the glaring issue for Newcastle United was the lack of significant new signings at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe was left disappointed as the club failed to strengthen his squad, increasing the pressure on the manager to make do with what he has.
For a while, it seemed Marc Guehi would be joining the team, but Newcastle backed out of the deal due to Crystal Palace’s steep £75 million asking price. Such a high cost was impossible for the Magpies to justify, given their need to stay within profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).
### Newcastle’s PSR Struggles in June
Newcastle had been treading carefully to avoid overspending and risk violating PSR. Earlier in the summer, they were dangerously close to falling short by £70 million, a gap that could have led to a points deduction if not rectified. This financial pressure forced the club to sell players, including Yankuba Minteh, just 12 months after signing him. Minteh, who had never played for Newcastle, was sold to Brighton for £33 million to help balance the books.
### Brighton’s Owner Celebrates the Signing of Yankuba Minteh
Brighton capitalized on Newcastle’s financial constraints, with their owner, Tony Bloom, expressing his satisfaction in acquiring Minteh. Speaking to The Athletic, Bloom explained that Brighton had been tracking Minteh for some time, particularly after his impressive loan spell at Feyenoord. He acknowledged the opportunity created by Newcastle’s PSR issues, which allowed Brighton to swoop in before the June 30 deadline, marking the end of many clubs’ financial year.
### Minteh: The Kind of Player Newcastle Now Needs
As a result of Newcastle’s financial troubles, Brighton now boasts one of the Premier League’s most exciting young wingers. Minteh has started all three of Brighton’s league games, showcasing his potential despite his rawness and the need to polish his end product. His performances suggest he will only get better, making it difficult for Newcastle fans to watch him flourish elsewhere.
While the sale was necessary due to PSR constraints, pundit Jamie Carragher believes Newcastle will eventually regret parting ways with Minteh. That regret is already setting in, as the Magpies are now in search of a right winger, precisely the kind of player they had to offload due to financial regulations. Meanwhile, Minteh continues to impress at Brighton, leaving Newcastle to search the market for a replacement to strengthen Howe’s squad.