Graham Cummins: Newcastle must beware the dressing room divide big money can cause

I’m sure Newcastle fans are dreaming already of Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland signing, but right now, the Magpies are in the relegation zone, and the club are relying on this current group of players

I’m sure Newcastle fans are dreaming already of Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland signing, but right now, the Magpies are in the relegation zone, and the club are relying on this current group of players, writes Graham Cummins

Two weeks ago, the very notion that Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur would attract the most attention in a Premier League weekend was laughable. But, like most things in life, when vast amounts of money are added to the equation, things get a little bit more interesting.

It seems that Newcastle fans have not stopped celebrating since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) takeover of the Magpies, and with Sunday’s game against Spurs being the first in the new ownership’s regime, it will be interesting to sample the atmosphere at St James’ Park.