Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is in serious danger of being forced to contend with Miguel Almiron sealing his St James’ Park departure after the transfer window slams shut as big-spending Saudi Arabian sides have an extended period in which to complete their business, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Magpies have already recouped a significant amount of cash ahead of getting their campaign underway against Southampton on Saturday, with the likes of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh exiting for a combined total of £65million due to fears of breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
William Osula became Newcastle’s latest arrival when he completed a switch worth an initial £10million from Sheffield United last week, with sporting director Paul Mitchell leading the recruitment drive, but there is still time for further alterations to be made to the Tyneside giants’ squad.
Almiron Admirers are Playing Waiting Game
Saudi Arabia switch could be on cards in September or October
Saudi Pro League dealmakers are poised to attempt to sign Almiron if it becomes clear in the opening weeks of the season that he is not at the forefront of Newcastle’s plans, according to GMS sources, and they could lodge a formal offer after the Premier League’s deadline on August 30.
The winger made 45 appearances for the Magpies last term, contributing five goals and three assists along the way, but there are serious doubts over whether he is in line to secure a significant amount of game time in the upcoming campaign if he remains in his current surroundings instead of embarking on a fresh challenge.
GMS sources have been informed that Saudi Arabia is Almiron’s most likely destination if he quits Newcastle after a move to Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC collapsed earlier this month, and his Middle Eastern admirers have plenty of time to head to the negotiating table as their transfer window will remain open until October 6.