Newcastle make Saint-Maximin transfer decision

Tribal Football

·25 May 2022

Newcastle make Saint-Maximin transfer decision

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin is set to stay on Tyneside.

The Daily Mail says the Magpies were willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old, with an asking price in the region of £50million.

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However, sources say there is currently no market for Saint-Maximin and there is now a feeling among the hierarchy that he will benefit from another year of coaching under Eddie Howe.

There was a realisation within the club that the Frenchman was their most saleable asset and, given FFP restrictions, outgoings would be needed to supplement this summer's transfer budget.

But Howe was also reluctant to lose a player of such talent, even though he accepts there is work to be done on his overall contribution. He scored five goals and created the same number in the Premier League this season.