Harry De Cosemo
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Not only will fans expect new arrivals at Newcastle this summer, manager Eddie Howe will too.

In his final news conference of the season on 25 May, he was explicit in his demands for quick movement in the market, while also confirming the club is not fearing profit and sustainability rules (PSR) incursions.

The Premier League introduced PSR during the 2015-16 season, allowing its clubs to post only losses of £105m over a three-year reporting cycle.

Last summer, the Magpies signed striker William Osula but failed in their chase of Marc Guehi. Lloyd Kelly arrived on a free transfer but the left for Juventus after half a season while Lewis Hall made his move permanent after a season on loan.

The sales of Kelly and Miguel Almiron for a combined £28m have increased Newcastle's headroom and there is anticipation that the club will lay out more than £100m, with further exits expected to increase the budget further.

Although winger Antonio Cordero (pictured) arrived from Malaga this month, he is expected to depart on loan.

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Newcastle United won their first domestic trophy for 70 years last season when they lifted the Carabao Cup and then secured Champions League qualification with a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League.

And Eddie Howe's side will be hoping to build on the club's most successful campaign in modern history when the new season begins in August.

However, they are yet to announce a big signing during this window and with no major first-team signing in two years and having to sell players to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) in 2024, it's been frustrating times for the Magpies fans transfer businesswise.

We will take a look at how the Saudi-backed Newcastle will operate during the summer transfer window while also bringing you answers from our chief football writer Phil McNulty to your questions.

Keep sending in your questions via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply).

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The chief executive of Al-Hilal has told BBC Sport that a loan move for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Club World Cup would have been "completely counter-intuitive" because he played for their "biggest opponent" Al-Nassr.

Al-Hilal were linked with a possible deal for the 40-year-old Portugal forward after Fifa introduced an additional transfer window earlier this month.

Both rival Riyadh clubs are controlled by the country's Public Investment Fund, and Ronaldo is out of contract at Al-Nassr at the end of June.

But when asked if they came close to a move for the forward, Esteve Calzada said: "We normally don't comment on players' situations, particularly because our name is always put out there, when a player or an agent wants to negotiate a better deal with his club, or is trying to move out.

"As much I respect Ronaldo as a huge player, as we all recognise he is, it's certainly completely counter-intuitive that you bring the biggest player of your biggest opponent to play with you. Even more when it's only for three to four weeks."

Day two of the summer transfer window has fans eager to discuss what business their clubs should be conducting - so we've been asking you to send in your questions to our chief football writer Phil McNulty.

We've had quite a lot so far so, here's another round-up of what he's had to say during the last hour or so:

• On clubs outside of the big six winning trophies last season and what it means for the future - 'Tougher for trophies to be shared around next season'
• On Liverpool's new signing Florian Wirtz - 'I see Wirtz operating as false nine at Liverpool'
• 'Empty seats not great advert for Club World Cup'
• 'The most impactful Premier League transfer of all time'
• 'Garnacho - good player but time to go'
• On breaking the cycle of promoted clubs being relegated after one season - 'Time for those clubs to be really smart'
• On Bournemouth chances next campaign - 'I don't see Bournemouth struggling despite exits'

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was asked about the empty seats at the stadium for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC.

He said: "I think the environment was a bit strange, the stadium was almost empty, not full.

"We are professional and we have to adapt to the situation, to the environment. You have to adapt when you play with a full stadium. You have to adapt when the stadium is not full but it doesn't matter."

Meanwhile, American journalist Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution claimed: "it's not because people here don't care about soccer".

"The people aren't here because it's Monday at 3pm," he said. "Frankly I am surprised there are as many as there are.

"It's a tournament that doesn't mean a lot to people in the US because it's new. I would imagine paying to come to a tournament you don't know didn't appeal, because the World Cup is coming next year and people are trying to save money for that.

"If I were Fifa, for the World Cup I would have game times where more people could come. It is something to think about - and the ticket prices were ridiculous."

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As mentioned in that previous question, Chelsea kicked off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC in front of tens of thousands of empty seats.

The game started at 3pm local time on a working Monday in Atlanta.

The attendance for Chelsea's 2-0 win was announced as 22,137, in a ground which can hold 71,000 spectators - though the entire top tier was closed. Sources had told the BBC that Fifa was expecting a crowd of about 26,000.

The cheapest ticket was about £37 immediately before kick-off, although seats were significantly more expensive in the build up. During the game, tickets were still on sale online for £26 - with many available in nearly every section.

One of the big talking points in recent weeks was whether people cared about Fifa's new-look competition. Ticket sales have been slow, and this was the first match of the tournament to take place on a weekday.

Chelsea also played at the stadium two years ago and almost sold out, with more than 70,000 fans watching them face Newcastle in a friendly.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Alex: Morning Phil, hope you’re well. What is the actual point of the Club World Cup? From my (admittedly cynical) point of view, it seems like a complete waste of time and money, as well as energy-sapping for players who have just finished a long season. Do pundits, fans and clubs really care about the competition? Thanks.

Hi, Alex. Pundits, fans and clubs will need to answer your last point, but Fifa clearly feel it is worthwhile. I have my doubts, although these things can take a while to catch on.

The sight of 50,000 empty seats for Chelsea’s game against Los Angeles in Atlanta was not a great advert but maybe interest will grow as the competition progresses.

I must admit, I have not detected any regret from Premier League champions Liverpool that they are not involved.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Keith, Beckenham: Hi Phil, could Bournemouth be facing a difficult season bearing in mind the recent and likely transfers? Mind you, a decade ago - when they first reached the Premier League - the idea that their defenders would be bought by Champions League winners (namely PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool) would have been dismissed as total fantasy!

Hello, Keith. The interest from Liverpool in Milos Kerkez, PSG in Illia Zabarnyi and Real Madrid’s signing of Dean Huijsen shows how brilliantly Bournemouth have done their work in recent season.

Of course, it will be a bitter blow to start next season without that trio, but history has told us this is a superbly run club will have been aware this could happen and will have planned accordingly.

They also have a top-class manager in Andoni Iraola. I don’t see the Cherries struggling next season.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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John, anxious Leeds fan: Hi Phil, I was wondering what your thoughts are on the signings the three promoted clubs need to make to ensure they can break the cycle of promoted teams being relegated after just one season back in the Premier League?

Hello, John. This is a time for the promoted clubs to be really smart, because who they bring in will potentially make the difference between staying up or going back down. In fact, it is the key element of their summer.

Premier League experience would always be preferable but they also have to work within their means.

As a wise person once said, success in football is about three things. Recruitment. Recruitment. And recruitment.

On your own team, I think Leeds United have the best chance of staying up if they get that right.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Alex, St Helier: Good morning, Phil. A question about player vs club power. I wonder where you draw the line between clubs wanting to maximise the value of an asset vs players developing their careers elsewhere. Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting has developed beyond their expectations and ‘gentleman’s agreement’. Should they let him go for less than he’s worth? And what should Manchester United do with Alejandro Garnacho?

Hi, Alex. I certainly do not think it is incumbent on Sporting to let Gyokeres go for less than he is worth, although we do not know what is in that so-called “gentleman’s agreement”.

Call me an old cynic, but I would never make a “gentleman’s agreement” with a football club. I’d want any agreement right there in front of me in writing. In large letters. In bold.

As for Alejandro Garnacho, he is a talented player but I would let him go because his relationship with Ruben Amorim has fractured and it will help Manchester United financially to move on.

Good player. Time to go.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Luke: Hi Phil, what do you think is the most impactful Premier League signing of all time? I'd argue it's Luis Suarez to Liverpool. He single-handedly made an average team into strong title contenders.

Hi, Luke. Brilliant question and so many people will have different answers to this. And could all be right!!!

I totally agree Luis Suarez was a brilliant signing but I will go for two of an older vintage.

Eric Cantona turned Manchester United into title winners after he moved from Leeds United in late 1992, but I will go for Thierry Henry, who signed for Arsenal from Juventus for a reported £14m in August 1999.

What a bargain. What a player. Many will regard him as the Premier League’s greatest striker, although I would put Alan Shearer in there as well.

Henry won the Premier League twice, including with the 2003-04 'Invincibles', and scored 20 more more goals league goals in five successive seasons. He earned the Golden Boot on four occasions and scored 175 goals in 258 league games.

Other choices are, as always, available.

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Earlier we brought you the news that Son Heung-min's future at Tottenham is in doubt this summer.

After a poor 2024-25 campaign, questions have been asked about whether Son will move on - particularly following the arrival of a new manager in Thomas Frank.

But there is no standout reason as to why Son wouldn't work in a Thomas Frank side.

Known for his adaptability, there had been many different versions of Brentford since Frank first took charge, which is something Tottenham fans can expect to see in North London.

High-possession football, more counter-attacks, more percentage football - Frank has played them all, leading to many seeing him as one of the game's more flexible coaches.

In addition, Mbeumo (20), Wissa (19) and Kevin Schade (11) scored 50 goals between them after Frank was forced to adapt following the departure of Ivan Toney.

Frank's reputation to get the best out of his forwards might work perfectly for Son who had a below-par season in front of goal last campaign.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Shrimpy in Germany: Hi Phil. Where do you think Florian Wirtz will play at Liverpool? Left wing? Left side attacking midfield? False 9? Or simply rotating with Dominik Szoboszlai?

Morning, Shrimpy. The great thing is Florian Wirtz can do all of those things, but I can see him operating mainly as a false nine, dropping deep and drifting, making things happen.

What great options for Liverpool and Arne Slot to have, though. As we know, things happen during a long season so it is ideal to have such a versatile, talented, attacking player.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Garry from Cumbria: Hey Phil. Intriguing to see trophies go to clubs outside the very big clubs last season. This could be game changers for those clubs. Can we expect others this year to challenge, Brighton? Bournemouth? Fulham perhaps?

Hello, Garry. It was great to see clubs like Crystal Palace and Newcastle United picking up trophies and would be very happy to see it happen again.

Might be more difficult this season as, because they won nothing last season, Manchester City will be strengthening, along with Arsenal. Chelsea did win the Europa Conference League but they have already started adding with signings such as Liam Delap.

I’ve got lots of admiration for the work being done at clubs like Brighton, Bournemouth and Fulham. All power to them. I’m a big advocate of seeing trophies shared around, but it will be tougher next season.

Day two of the transfer window reopening has fans eager to discuss what business their clubs should be conducting - so we asked you to send in your questions to our chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Here is a round-up of what he's had to say so far today:

• On Manchester City and Pep Guardiola improving next season - 'It will certainly be interesting to see how Pep adapts'
• On the Club World Cup big money prize being a disadvantage to other Premier League teams - 'There is a feeling of injustice among some clubs'
• On a possible first signing for the new Spurs manager - 'Mbeumo would be a top-class signing for Frank'
• On the issue of multi-club ownership and European qualification - 'Palace concern until Conference League spot is settled'
• Should Liverpool sell Curtis Jones? - 'There will be no shortage of takers'

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Despite the more than lacklustre domestic campaign, captain Son did finally deliver silverware to Spurs fans in the form of the Europa League.

Tottenham supporters have been waiting 17 years for the sweet taste of victory to embrace them once more, since they won the League Cup against Chelsea in 2008.

The North London outfit have been waiting even longer for European success with their most recent triumph coming in 1984 when they won the former Uefa Cup against Belgian side Anderlecht.

So, should the 32-year-old move onto new pastures, is he leaving under the best circumstances possible?

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Tottenham's worst ever Premier League finish was paired with Son's worst goal output since his first season in north London when he only netted four times.

2024-25 Premier League stats

• Games - 30
• Goals - 7
• Assists - 9
• Chances created - 50
• Big chances created - 16

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

As things stand, Spurs are yet to receive any formal offers for Son, who skippered the team to their first trophy in 17 years last season courtesy of their Europa League triumph.

It remains to be seen how Son fits into new head coach Thomas Frank's plans ahead of next season.

Frank, who will report into Tottenham's Enfield HQ this week, is eyeing attacking reinforcements this summer.

The club have already secured the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich and have an interest in Brentford's Bryan Mbuemo.

There is a sense that Son's future is likely to drag on into the latter stages of the transfer window, which shuts on September 1.

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Spurs have scheduled two friendlies as part of their tour of Asia ahead of next season; against Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong before ending their trip with a clash against Newcastle in Seoul three days later.

South Korea international Son Heung-min is worshipped in his homeland and the natives will expect the 32-year-old to travel with the Tottenham squad to south-east Asia.

Summer tours are lucrative events for Premier League clubs; in this instance Son will be crucial to the commercial appeal of Tottenham's visit given his iconic status in South Korea.

Son's involvement in various activities whilst on tour will have already been agreed, with Tottenham committed to delivering on those plans.

With that in mind, according to well-placed sources, it would take an offer way above Son's valuation for Tottenham to consider selling their skipper ahead of the tour.

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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Tottenham’s tour of Korea is emerging as a factor in the future of captain Son Heung-min amid interest in the forward from Saudi Arabia.

Son’s future at Spurs is unclear given he has just 12 months left on his contract, with clubs in the Middle East looking at capitalising on the uncertainty.

But while well-placed sources have indicated Son could yet leave before next season, any exit for the forward is likely to be delayed until after the summer trip to the forward’s homeland with any absence likely to risk complications with tour organisers.