Tottenham Hotspur are said to be the frontrunners to recruit Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
According to the Mirror, the Frenchman is a contender to be sold at the end of the season, following the recent signing of Anthony Gordon from Everton.
Saint-Maximin, 26, has struggled to maintain consistency since joining from Nice in 2019. He is often considered as a bit of a maverick due to his unusual attacking style and outstanding technical skills. Injuries and fitness difficulties have also kept the 26-year-old out of Eddie Howe’s preferred matchday starting lineups.
Saint-Maximin is thought to have been coveted by Spurs for some months and is now expected to be offloaded as the Magpies try to raise funds in order to comply with Financial Fair Play’s tough criteria. Serie A heavyweights AC Milan are also interested in signing the talented winger.
Despite their own issues, Daniel Levy’s Tottenham Hotspur are seen as the most likely destination for Newcastle’s number 10 due to the Magpies’ £50m price tag – a figure that may be too costly for the Rossoneri.
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Saint-Maximin, who has three years left on his contract, has personally contributed to 34 goals in 119 appearances across all competitions during his four years at St James’ Park.
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