Newcastle: Saint-Maximin’s “bleak” future | FootballFanCast.com

Switch insider Dean Jones has supplied his verdict on the way forward for Newcastle United winger, Allan Saint-Maximin.

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Talking to GIVEMESPORT, the dependable supply revealed that the Frenchman’s place at St James’ Park could possibly be below menace, because the Magpies chase additional attacking additions this summer season.

Amid reported curiosity within the likes of James Maddison and Jack Harrison, Jones said: “The data I’ve had is that each one summer season, Newcastle have been in search of a large ahead in addition to a centre ahead. That signifies that the long-term future for Saint-Maximin at Newcastle might be bleak. However he’s had flashes of fine moments in preseason that may give him hope, so we’ll have to attend and see.”

The identical supply previously revealed again in Could that the 25-year-old might properly be moved on by the northeast facet, with additional studies stating that the membership have been keen to money in for a charge of round £50m.

Howe heading for catastrophe

Whereas the previous Good man – who arrived in England on a £16.5m deal three years in the past – has at occasions been scrutinised for his obvious inconsistency, it will seemingly characterize a notable mistake have been the Tynesiders to sanction his departure this summer season.

A cult hero among the many membership’s assist, Saint-Maximin has turn into the actual heartbeat of the present Newcastle facet, with supervisor Eddie Howe – who solely not too long ago signed a new long-term deal – heading for catastrophe if he does choose to maneuver on such a beloved determine.

The fleet-footed winger has dazzled the Premier League along with his exceptional mixture of pace and trickery, frequently making a mockery of defenders in a fashion that gives sheer pleasure and leisure for each supporters and neutrals alike.

Whereas his attacking output might undoubtedly be higher – with simply 11 targets and 13 assists in 86 Premier League appearances so far – his affect seemingly goes past his statistical document, with such a expertise not all the time greatest represented by his aim contributions.

Dubbed a “genius” by Peter Edmiston, the £28.8m-rated ace is just a grasp at carrying the ball ahead and penetrating opposition defences, as he notably ranks within the top 1% for dribbles accomplished and the highest 13% for progressive carries amongst these in his place throughout Europe’s high 5 leagues.

That high quality in possession was evident within the opening day victory over newly-promoted Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with the £93k-per-week menace labelled a ‘fixed menace’ by Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder in his post-match participant rankings.

These of a Newcastle persuasion can be hoping that such an outing – which noticed the 5 foot 8 playmaker take house a powerful 7.5 match score, as per SofaScore – can persuade Howe and co to maintain the mercurial expertise on the membership within the long-term, with it set to show an enormous error for all involved if he’s to depart.