'Something's going on' with Newcastle United's owners, 'players want to leave'

Concerns over Newcastle United's owners could explain why multiple stars want to leave St James' Park this summer.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider who has raised the alarm bells over PIF's ownership.

PIF became the controlling owner in October 2021 following a £305million takeover, with recent reports suggesting that they could sell a minority stake soon.

Supporters, however, are becoming increasingly frustrated by the running of the club, having already lost Anthony Gordon for £70m, and the opportunity to sign his replacement in Victor Munoz.

Further rubbing salt into the wounds, it would appear that Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall are pushing for exits, while Bruno Guimaraes is also strongly linked with a move away.

Eddie Howe could be set for an extremely difficult 2026-27 campaign should the owners not support him over the summer, with the manager already under a mountain of pressure.

Newcastle United owners 'pulling back investment' is a red flag

After failing to qualify for the Champions League, slipping down to 12th in the Premier League last season, and a last-minute front-of-shirt sponsor being agreed, Borson has spotted some red flags.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the finance expert said: "There's clearly an issue generally in the club. The players clearly want to leave.

"There's definitely something going on with the Saudis in terms of them pulling back investment. And you can see that from the front-of-shirt deal that they've ended up having to do with KNOX.

"So things are not great there, clearly. All of the momentum that they built up with the Champions League and finishing really well in the league, all of that's dissipated.

"And it's a really challenging situation they've got now this summer."

Is Eddie Howe in danger of being sacked next season?

To put it bluntly, no Premier League manager is ever safe from being relieved of their duties.

Currently, Hull City's Sergej Jakirović is the favourite to be sacked first in 2026-27, shortly followed by Frank Lampard of Coventry City.

It is, of course, no surprise to see Ipswich Town's Gary O'Neil make up the bottom trifector after all three clubs were promoted from the Championship last season.

After those managers, though, Howe is shortly behind, and he will need a brilliant start to 2026-27 if he is to remain safe as the Magpies' figure in the dugout.