The Saudi Pro League and Newcastle United are still connected, and this could be advantageous for the Magpies.
This month, Miguel Almiron has been connected to a possible departure from Newcastle United once more as the club looks to free up transfer funds to make sure any new additions do not put them in danger of Premier League fines.
In order to comply with the league’s profit and sustainability requirements, the club must sell before they can purchase this month, which has raised questions over the fate of numerous players on Eddie Howe’s playing team
Callum Wilson, a striker, has allegedly drawn transfer interest; nonetheless, the club turned down Bayern Munich’s advances over the potential of acquiring Kieran Trippier for an eight-figure sum.
Nevertheless, the situation might be beyond the manager’s control, and the team might have to make some hard choices if they want to add more players. Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest, Amadou Onana of Everton, and Ederson of Atalanta are three midfielders who are reportedly of interest.
With a wealth of insider knowledge, The I’s Mark Douglas reports that the Magpies might be open to parting with Almiron in order to help balance the budget and yet give Howe the fresh talent he wants to add to his roster.
The journalist uses a fictitious example to show how, even with a £20 million transfer fee, they may have enough wiggle room to sign a Gibbs-White for £60 million, even though selling Almiron would result in a 20% sell-on charge. It’s unclear if those costs are merely for demonstration or if they may be appropriate in that area.