#137: Why Are Players Rejecting Newcastle? The Harsh Truth Behind Their 2025 Summer Transfer Struggles

Update: 2025-08-17

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Newcastle United have faced rejection after rejection this summer, with targets like Šeško, João Pedro, and others choosing rival clubs. In this episode, we ask the tough questions: Is Newcastle aiming too high in the transfer market?

Are wage structures and internal politics holding them back? And what does this mean for Eddie Howe’s project moving forward? We break down the realities of Newcastle’s transfer struggles, why players keep walking away, and whether the club needs a new strategy to truly compete with the Premier League’s elite.

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Appreciations for this Episode:

Host: Erasmus Segbefia and Faithfulness Okom

Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey

Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:58 Newcastle's Struggles and Player Transfers

03:18 Comparing Newcastle and Manchester United

05:36 Debating Player Salaries and Contracts