Allan Saint-Maximin has urged fans to express “gratitude and respect” to one of his former colleagues after they were blamed for Newcastle United’s current PSR situation.
The Magpies must make a significant sale before the Premier League’s profit and sustainability standards deadline on June 30 or face losing points for next season.
A deal to transfer Gambia international Yankuba Minte appears increasingly probable to help improve the club’s PSR position, despite rumours regarding Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.
The situation has been a hot topic this summer, with many people expressing their opinions, including one social media account that mentioned Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almiron.
Almiron was approached by Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab in January, but the Paraguayan was never sold, according to iNews, who claim he now lives in the north-east with his young family.
“It’s worth mentioning that if Miguel Almiron didn’t refuse a £25 million move to Saudi Arabia in January, #NUFC wouldn’t find themselves in the PSR mess that they do today,” the account wrote.
“Suppose you could say the same about Yankuba Minteh refusing a £40m move to Lyon last week, too.
“So what I’ll say is this – NEVER forget the man who reluctantly agreed to move on out of his love for the club and his understanding of what was needed for Newcastle United to move forward on AND off the pitch.”
The account added: “Some of our current crop of players should take notice of Allan Saint-Maximin’s sacrifice.”
Saint-Maximin, a Newcastle fan favourite, signed a three-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli last summer.
Despite being praised for his so-called “sacrifice,” the Frenchman has already responded to the post with his own statement.
“I know this message is meant to be positive towards me, but every situation is different,” he said. “Please show gratitude and respect to Miggy, he’s such a good person who has always given his all for Newcastle.”
Newcastle, meanwhile, are not looking to sell Almiron, according to the player’s agent, Daniel Campos.
Speaking to ABC Cardinal in Paraguay, Campos said: “Premier League clubs have asked about him but Newcastle don’t want to sell. The Saudi Arabian market is hovering. There may be news [later this summer] but he is comfortable.”
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