PIF decide to offload Newcastle winger this summer

Due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, Newcastle United could be forced to sell a number of players in the summer transfer window.

The restrictions on spending money without consequences shows how clubs like Newcastle, who have wealth in abundance, have to be wary of their spending.

In their efforts to deal with easing of the restrictions, they could be helped by winger Miguel Almiron.

The Magpies have been careful with their spending recently. Even with injuries and poor form back in January, they decided against signing new players because of the fear of breaching financial rules.

Newcastle almost sold Almiron in January

Newcastle nearly sold Almiron to Al-Shabab for £26 million in January. The winger could be used again in order to unlock Newcastle’s spending powers.

The Toon are still willing to sell the Paraguayan star in the summer, but only if the price is right for the attacker, according to Ben Jacobs on Give Me Sport.

Jacobs said: “They will entertain the sale of Miguel Almiron. I mentioned in January that Al-Shabab had a verbal agreement with Newcastle for around €30million.

“I would expect more interest in Miguel Almiron from Saudi Arabia and other countries as well because it’s still not clear whether the player would move to Saudi Arabia. But if the right offer comes in for Miguel Almiron, Newcastle will sell him.”

Almiron is set to be sold by Newcastle in the summer

The Paraguayan attacker was one of Newcastle’s most important players last season as Eddie Howe’s team finished in the top four of the Premier League and reached the Carabao Cup final.

However, the Magpies have to take the tough decision of selling him now in order to make way for new and better players.

In 40 matches this season, the 30-year-old has only scored five goals. He has failed to match his form from last season.

Newcastle ought to make the transfer if they can settle on a fair fee for the winger. Financial Fair Play limits are lessened in the market and incoming funds are freed up.