Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been 'really disrespectful' with his comments about Newcastle United.
That is according to former Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood, who is a friend of Magpies boss Eddie Howe.
Having worked with Howe as a pundit for Premier League Productions, Sherwood was quick to jump to the Magpies' defense regarding Klopp's accusations of the club being able to spend as much money as it wants in the transfer window.
Newcastle are owned by an investment fund with direct ties to the Saudi Arabian royal family.
"I think some comments that have been made in recent weeks about Eddie Howe and about spending have been really disrespectful," Sherwood told the Kelly and Wright Show.
"He actually improves some of the players that they already had.
"Joelinton, for instance, is the biggest example. Someone who was a failed number nine with previous managers is all of a sudden playing as a number eight in central midfield and running the game.
“[Bruno] Guimaraes has obviously been one of his signings, but I think he has been astute in the market. He has not wasted any money and he's improved the players that they already had.
"It's a little bit disrespectful to suggest that it's just about the money because they haven't spent anything. Just hold your breath and wait for what's going to come."