Newcastle United's Saudi owners are facing transfer woes as the club struggles to spend due to financial constraints. The departure of manager Eddie Howe has raised questions about the club's ambition. ## What happened? The departure of manager Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United without a permanent manager. ## Why it matters for Newcastle United The club's financial constraints are making it difficult for them to spend on transfers. ## What comes next? The club's owners will need to find a way to address the financial constraints if they want to achieve their ambition of becoming one of the world's top clubs. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 12th in Premier League, 49 pts, 14W-7D-17L from 38 games, recent form LWDWL. Goals this season: 53 scored, 55 conceded (-2 goal difference). Title race: 36 points behind leaders Arsenal. The club's owners have been criticized for their handling of the situation, with some questioning whether they are running out of steam. The departure of manager Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United without a permanent manager. The club's financial constraints are making it difficult for them to spend on transfers. The club's owners will need to find a way to address the financial constraints if they want to achieve their ambition of becoming one of the world's top clubs.