Newcastle United agrees to a £26 million transfer with a “booked” physical.
Due to the probable transfer, the French winger did not travel to America with the Newcastle team. Since then, the Magpies and Saint-Maximin have reached an agreement estimated to be worth around £26 million.
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, asserts that Al Ahli has scheduled medical tests for the 26-year-old. Riyad Mahrez will be joined by Saint-Maximin at the club.
One of the four Saudi Pro League teams targeted by the Public Investment Fund acquisition last month was Al Ahli. 80% of Newcastle United is owned by PIF.
It’s impossible for me to comment on what Allan wants, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remarked prior to Saint-Maximin’s anticipated exit.
“All I can say is that we’ve had chats and there hasn’t been a problem between us because I greatly respect him, hope he feels the same way about me, and I know he feels the same way about the football team.
There is no one like him, thus you cannot replace him with someone of a similar type. Maxi has, in his own way, demonstrated a genuine commitment to the task at hand.
“He had a terrible season last year due of a few injuries, so I don’t think we saw his greatest performance. The match against Manchester City demonstrated what Maxi could consistently be for us.
As a “replacement” for Saint-Maximin, Newcastle is about to announce the £38 million acquisition of Harvey Barnes from Leicester City.
