Eddie Howe acknowledges that he’d want to bring in a Casemiro-type player to Newcastle United this summer, but he is aware that such a high-profile addition will cost a lot of money.
When Manchester United spent £70 million for the midfielder who turned 31 last month, some observers raised an eyebrow. But it might be argued that his performance in the Carabao Cup final tipped the scales on the day at Wembley.
At Saint James’ Park for a match that will be broadcast worldwide, Casemiro won’t be there, therefore Howe’s team needs to make the most of this opportunity.
“I believe experience is a really valuable instrument,” Howe responded when asked if he’d love to sign a guy like Casemiro. The fact that we have players with a combination of experience and young is one of our team’s best qualities this season.
It’s been crucial to have that combination. Without a doubt, having individuals with a winning mentality and winning habits is priceless.
This summer, it will be interesting to see if Howe’s board can provide him with a great like the former Real Madrid and FC Porto standout. Howe is aware of the limitations since financial fairness is a crucial consideration.
Howe also said “It’s challenging because, typically, there is a cost associated with that experience and that mindset. That is the equilibrium that we must endeavour to achieve.”
Only 35 days have passed since the Wembley championship; the matchup versus Man United is a rematch of the Carabao Cup final. Howe acknowledges that the game has received numerous reviews.
The head trainer stated: “In order to be prepared for this match, we watched the game again. Since it happened so recently, we can have a general notion of what we need to do better and how to improve.”
Howe was questioned about whether he watched the Red Devils win the title at Wembley to inspire Newcastle to success in the future during his press conference.
Howe explained: “I was actually doing interviews nearby, so I didn’t then go up and grab the award.”