Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge (opens original article in a new tab)

Newcastle struggles to compete with Tottenham's financial resources, facing challenges in retaining top players and attracting new talent as they aim to bridge a significant revenue gap.

• Newcastle finished 12th in the league, while Tottenham generated £230m more in income than Newcastle in 2024-25
• Tottenham made an £80m bid for Tonali but it was unsuccessful, with Newcastle in a position to command a higher fee if multiple teams bid
• Newcastle lost three of their four best players in a year, including Isak and Gordon, and faces challenges in attracting top talent