Miguel Almiron is still deemed a “pivotal and key” player in the eyes of Eddie Howe ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The Newcastle head coach effectively shot down talk that he is about to offload the Paraguay international to a Saudi Pro League club despite increasing talk from the Middle East. Instead, Almiron, who sat out of the 2-0 win over Hull City, will be on the plane for Japan and will feature in the two games in the Far East.
Howe stated that no deal was close to bring in a new right-sided forward but then underlined the value of the South American, telling Chronicle Live: “He has been unbelievable for Newcastle. Long before I came but since I have been here he has been an absolutely pivotal and key player
“We love him, we love his personality and we love working with him. And he’s come back with a big smile on his face. So I am looking forward to working with him again.”
Almiron still has two years left on his current deal and is happy to stay on Tyneside but his future became shrouded in doubt as Newcastle tried to swerve clear of PSR trouble. However, with the new season three weeks away Howe wants his squad settled and knows that Almiron can be a key part of things moving forward.
Although, quite how the hierarchy would react to a £30m bid for the ex-Atlanta United star remains to be seen.
Miguel Almiron is still deemed a “pivotal and key” player in the eyes of Eddie Howe ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The Newcastle head coach effectively shot down talk that he is about to offload the Paraguay international to a Saudi Pro League club despite increasing talk from the Middle East. Instead, Almiron, who sat out of the 2-0 win over Hull City, will be on the plane for Japan and will feature in the two games in the Far East.
Howe stated that no deal was close to bring in a new right-sided forward but then underlined the value of the South American, telling Chronicle Live: “He has been unbelievable for Newcastle. Long before I came but since I have been here he has been an absolutely pivotal and key player
“We love him, we love his personality and we love working with him. And he’s come back with a big smile on his face. So I am looking forward to working with him again.”
Almiron still has two years left on his current deal and is happy to stay on Tyneside but his future became shrouded in doubt as Newcastle tried to swerve clear of PSR trouble. However, with the new season three weeks away Howe wants his squad settled and knows that Almiron can be a key part of things moving forward.
Although, quite how the hierarchy would react to a £30m bid for the ex-Atlanta United star remains to be seen.
