Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says Financial Fair Play is very much in place.
The Magpies have been spending more significantly since their takeover by Saudi Arabia over a year ago.
Howe mentioned the recent financial irregularities charges against Manchester City as proof that Newcastle cannot spend as much money as they want.
He stated in a press conference this week: I've always said FFP is real for us. They (the owners) have been sensible.
The conditions we face mean we have to.
Hopefully it (City's case) does give a greater understanding of our methods and what we are trying to do and me in press conferences trying to explain it.
The way we have reacted in the transfer market, hopefully it makes sense."
