Al-Shabab agree deal to sign Newcastle star Miguel Almiron

Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab have reportedly reached a provisional agreement to sign Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron, according to Jacobs Ben.

The Paraguayan winger is open to moving to Saudi Arabia, but the finer points of the agreement are still being finalised.

The Saudi League looks set to continue its raid on Europe as they hope to boost the profile of their league.

Almiron, who has bagged three goals and one assist (four big chances created), in 21 Premier League appearances this term, looks to be their latest target.

Almiron joined Newcastle in January 2019 and has been a mainstay in the first team. He struggled for end product in his first few seasons at the club before exploding last term.

The 29-year-old bagged 11 goals and two assists, helping the Magpies to finish in a UEFA Champions League spot. 

At Al-Shabab, Almiron could join Romain Saiss, Habib Diallo, and Yannick Carrasco as they look to push up from 11th on the league standings.

Newcastle will be open to Almiron’s sale. They need money to finance their transfer dealings.

The Toons have been handicapped by financial fair play rules, leaving them with little room for manoeuvre in the winter window.

Newcastle are light in midfield and are in the market for reinforcement as they look to bounce back from a torrid first half of the season.

They have been linked with a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, who is reportedly unsettled at Goodison Park, but face a fight to snag the Belgian.

Trending

Riyad Mahrez closing in on Al-Ahli move, Man City looking for a replacement

Arsenal and Manchester United have him on their radar and can pip Newcastle to his signing.

Apart from Onana, Newcastle have also been eyeing a move for Manchester City and England international Kalvin Phillips. 

Phillips has struggled for game time and City and is looking for an escape route that may be laid at St. James’ Park.