Newcastle winger Miguel Almrion was close to leaving St James’ Park over the summer and TEAMtalk understands that there is a good chance he’ll depart in January.
The Magpies have had a positive start to the season, picking up 11 points from six Premier League matches so far, leaving them two points behind the top four.
Newcastle received some criticism for not spending big in the summer transfer window as many fans thought it had left them no stronger than last season.
One of the reasons for this was the fact that they were hamstrung by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), leaving them in a position where they were forced into selling players.
Almiron was one of the players close to leaving over the summer. He had plenty of interest in him, including from Everton, and his sale would have allowed Newcastle to push for the likes of Michael Olise.
Eddie Howe is a big fan of Almiron and was hopeful he would stay, which he ultimately did. However, there is no guarantee that he will still be with the Magpies after January.
Sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that there is ‘major interest’ in Almiron from MLS and the Saudi Pro League, as well as from France and Germany.
TEAMtalk understands that Everton held interest in Almiron in the summer but viewed him as a last resort option after missing out on other winger targets such as Yankuba Minteh, Jaden Philogene and Ernest Nuamah.
The Toffees could be tempted to make a move for Almiron in January though if their off-field issues are resolved and new owners are in place in time.
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