Eddie Howe don’t want to sign aging superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo to start a revolution in Newcastle. Imprinted magpies turn away from short-term solutions while plotting a path to the top of the tree.
Howe admitted he is making unique plans to stop Ronaldo, 37, at Old Trafford on Sunday. But he added, “It’s not really a commitment we’d necessarily make.
“We’re trying to provide long-term growth and have a longer-term vision. “We have a team that’s getting quite old, so we need to invest in more young players.
What does Eddie Howe have to say
Eddie Howe has admitted signing a 36 – Christian. The year-old Ronaldo would not fit into Newcastle’s new model of success. The Portuguese superstar made an amazing return to Manchester United last summer, scoring the 700th goal of his illustrious club career against Everton last weekend.
Eddie Howe has downplayed the possibility. Of his club signing Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting the player doesn’t fit into the “long-term vision.”
The Magpies are one of the few who could afford the Manchester United striker’s colossal salary, given the cash inflow from Saudi Arabia, but that doesn’t seem like something they will be looking for.
Ronaldo has been pushing to leave Old Trafford since the summer. When he submitted a transfer request to try and secure a move to a Champions League club. However, there was no offer for the 37-year-old, and he was forced to remain in the North West for the ongoing season.
He’s become something of a bencher, with Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony forming Erik ten Hag’s three first-choice forwards. As such, he has been told by the United boss that if a suitable offer for his services arrives in January, he can leave.
All attention is now on who his club could be, and it has been hinted that Newcastle will be in the running due to their vast finances from Saudi Arabia. However, Howe has downplayed these suggestions as he seeks to lower the age of his employees.
