Financial fair play calculations show that Tottenham have the greatest opportunity to spend big in the January transfer window - and put their season back on track under new manager Antonio Conte.
And Newcastle United's Saudi-led takeover really will propel the Magpies into contention with the Big Six in the Premier League, at least when it comes to transfer spending.
An analysis of top flight clubs undertaken for Sportsmail by Kieran Maguire, a lecturer in football finance at the University of Liverpool, estimates what each club could spend and still stay within the FFP limit.