In life as on a football field, Allan Saint-Maximin (26) is unpredictable. Holder and centerpiece of Newcastle when he arrived four years ago, the Frenchy is no longer so essential for the Toons. Publicly, Eddie Howe supported his player last June. “We just hope he comes back fully fit and ready to have an important season for him personally.”
Behind the scenes, the discourse is a bit different. Bought for €18 million, ASM was placed on the transfer market this summer 2023. This was revealed Telegram A week ago. The English publication clarified that the Magpies are open to a sale of the former OGC Nice player. An element for which suitors have already come forward. Indeed, Saudi Arabia has tested the waters according to our information.
Two suitors with arguments
Al-Alhi has also made Newcastle an oral offer of 25 million euros, not to mention various bonuses. The English are now waiting for a written and official offer to move forward on this file. The player would get a good salary if he ever accepted the Saudi challenge. According to our information, he would earn between 12 and 15 million euros. Something to make him think about.
But he hasn’t decided yet. Especially since another club is making eyes at him, namely Naples. Indeed, Rudi Garcia absolutely wants to recover it within his new team. This Tuesday, Newcastle are waiting to hear what the Partenopei intend to offer and if they plan to align themselves with the Saudis’ proposal. It is a decisive day in the progress of this dossier. On the transfer window field, the match is therefore launched between Napoli and Al-Ahli.
