After failing to establish himself as a key member of manager Eddie Howe’s long-term plans at St. James’ Park, Miguel Almiron, a star player for Newcastle United, is expected to investigate the possibility of completing a move to Major League Soccer or the wealthy Saudi Pro League when the transfer window reopens at the beginning of the year.
The Paraguay international stayed on Tyneside past last month’s deadline, despite the Magpies having to approve departures before the season started out out of concern that they would violate the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations. Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh were shipped out for a combined total of £65 million.
But Almiron has been limited to just 63 minutes of play in all
According to GMS sources, Almiron is set to look at options in the US and Saudi Arabia as he looks to take on a new challenge after being denied playing time at Newcastle. It is possible that he will make his departure during the winter transfer window.
The 30-year-old is set to begin the final 18 months of his contract in January, which allows him to earn £60,000 per week and has a £60 million release clause. The Magpies are aware that they are running out of time to recover some money for his services, and he is not happy about having to deal with extended stints on the bench.
Almiron’s choice, according to GMS sources, would be to return to the United
The wide forward became the Magpies’ most expensive purchase ever when they paid £21 million for him in January 2019. His enthusiastic performances and unwavering work ethic on the field have won him over fans at St James’ Park.Although Almiron would be interested in transferring back to the United States for the next chapter in his career, GMS sources have learnt that he will explore heading to Saudi Arabia – where a more lucrative deal would be on offer – but he must wait to comprehend exactly what is on the table.