Newcastle urged to sell Miguel Almiron to void FFP trouble
Newcastle urged to sell Miguel Almiron to void FFP trouble
Newcastle United is gearing up for what could (and honestly, should) be a busy summer transfer window with a focus on bolstering their squad on all lines across the pitch. However, Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations will force the team to offload some players before making new acquisitions if they don’t want to suffer punishments in the future.
Miguel Almiron, who scored five goals last season, has been identified as a potential candidate for transfer as he’s perhaps the most “surplus-type” player on the squad at this point.
Rumors already linked the 30-year-old winger with a move to the Saudi Pro League last winter, particularly to Al-Shabab, but the transfer never materialized because of Miggy’s unwillingness to move.
Eddie Howe is keen on adding forwards to his ranks, and although Almiron man the right-wing position, it’s possible the Magpies try to capitalize on his value because it goes further down going forward.
The fact that Miggy will play internationally with Paraguay at the 2024 Copa America, where he’s expected to feature prominently, could help NUFC as he might boost his value a bit during the tourney.
Former Newcastle defender Jose Enrique has voiced support for considering offers for Almiron to aid in FFP compliance.
“Miguel Almiron has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, and unlike [Bruno] Guimaraes and [Alexander] Isak, he might be more ready to leave,” Enrique told Grosvenor Sport, via Chronicle Live.
“While Almiron has been a fantastic player for Newcastle with an excellent work rate, his form has dipped recently. The season before last, he was sensational, but now Newcastle have an opportunity to get a good fee for him,” Enrique added.
Enrique believes Almiron is more replaceable than key players Guimarães and Isak.
“Selling Almiron could help with financial fair play regulations and provide funds for a replacement. Although I would prefer him to stay, he seems the best option to leave compared to Guimarães and Isak.”
The truth is, Enrique isn’t wrong even though selling Miggy go would hurt Magpie fans across the world the same as getting rid of ASM for the same reasons did a year ago. If you ask me—or any Geordie, for that matter—it’s probable that we all agree selling Miggy is the best thing to do now and before it’s too late to recoup any money in exchange