Multiple big-name Newcastle stars 'have not been paid their image rights by the club' - while agents 'have been waiting three MONTHS for fees'
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Newcastle are reportedly trying to rectify an issue which has seen several prominent stars waiting on their image rights payments. Moreover, several player agents have reportedly been waiting for three months for commission instalments by the club. The Magpies insist their deposits have been paid or are on the way to the players and their representatives, according to a report by The Athletic.
![[The agents of several players ahev also waited a reported three months for commission fees]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/21/93368115-0-image-a-73_1734730246457.jpg)
Such delays are said to be due to processing problems among the club's owners rather than a lack of finances. Players have still been paid their regular wages and the club say they have taken steps to solve the image rights complication. A footballers' image rights are often a bundle which include the players' name, nicknames, likeness, voice, and other personal characteristics.
![[Eddie Howe has helped Newcastle into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup but they are 12th in the Premier League]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/21/93368151-0-image-a-74_1734730274117.jpg)
Multiple Newcastle stars are said to have seen their image rights payments delayed by the club. The agents of several players ahev also waited a reported three months for commission fees. It represents an unfortunate episode for Newcastle, who are 85 per cent owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and 15 per cent belonging to RB Sports & Media.
They are enduring another turbulent season, sitting 12th in the Premier League under Eddie Howe and battling to stay in lines with Profit & Sustainability Regulations. There have been lots of highs this campaign - wins over Arsenal and Tottenham, alongside draws with Manchester City and Liverpool, have shown their ability to compete with the 'Big Six'.
