Newcastle Faces Dilemma as Al-Shabab Eyes £30m Deal for Almirón

Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón has caught the attention of Saudi Pro League’s Al-Shabab. If Al-Shabab meets Newcastle’s £30m valuation for the 30-year-old player, it could pose a dilemma for Newcastle’s majority Saudi owners.

Selling Almirón makes financial sense for Newcastle, helping them create space for new players while staying within Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). However, with injuries affecting Eddie Howe’s limited squad, parting with the winger would only be sensible if a suitable replacement is lined up.

The same situation applies to Callum Wilson, Newcastle’s England striker, who is 32 next month and has attracted interest from Atlético Madrid and briefly, Milan. Kieran Trippier’s case is slightly different as Newcastle already has an outstanding right-back in Tino Livramento.

Trippier, who trained with Newcastle on Monday, is waiting to see if Bayern Munich improves their bid. Although he prefers joining Thomas Tuchel’s side, reuniting with former Tottenham teammates, it’s unlikely to cause issues if he stays at Newcastle.

While Tuchel admires Trippier, it’s uncertain whether Bayern will produce an offer convincing enough for Newcastle to sell. Despite potential eyebrows from rivals, Newcastle selling Almirón to a Saudi club doesn’t violate PSR regulations. Al-Shabab, not owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), holds an 80% stake in Newcastle.