Newcastle FC winger, Allan Saint-Maximin is in a possible transfer discussions with Al-Ahli. The manager, Eddie Howe acknowledges the “impact” of Financial Fair Play on the Magpies.
Allan joined Newcastle FC from Nice in August 2019. He has been an integral member for the magpies and has now been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabia Pro-league.
The Saudi Arabian club,Ahli’s official bid for Allan Saint-Maximin is a €25 million transfer fee to Newcastle however, there would be more to his contract. Negotiations are progressing steadily.
“He is in early stages of discussions over a potential move away. That is why he wasn’t here,” Howe said.
“It’s doubtful he will join us on the tour of America. I don’t think Maxi necessarily wants to leave, but he may feel it’s the right time for him to move.”
Eddie Howe iterated after the game on 18 July,2023 “It’s difficult for me to speak for him, but he hasn’t asked to leave. There’s been no issue between him and any of us coaches. We all love him.
“If he does leave, we would lose him with a very heavy heart. He’s someone we love working with, he’s a difference-maker, we’ve really had a strong working relationship, and it’ll be sad if he leaves.”
Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth said last year that the club, which has wealthy Saudi owners, must be open to selling players in order to comply with spending restrictions.
