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Newcastle winger Miguel Almirón could leave the club before the transfer deadline, says manager Eddie Howe.
Almirón has been a key player for Newcastle since arriving from American club Atlanta six years ago, but has fallen down the pecking order and last scored a goal in December 2023.
The 30-year-old has been linked with a return to MLS and was close to joining a Saudi club last summer.
Howe said: “I think Miggy’s head has been very, very solidly here. He’s been brilliant in training this week and I haven’t seen a single moment where I thought, oh, I need to address this or talk to him or have a deeper conversation.
“I think we are both aware of the situation. Yes, there is interest in him from other clubs. There is a potential chance he leaves before the window, but until that time, and if that time never comes, he remains a valuable member of the team.
Eddie Howe on the Southampton challenge:
“It was a really difficult game against a newly promoted team. They showed their qualities that day, they are a very technical team. They have a very aggressive man-to-man style without the ball, so we are going to have to deal with that.” with that.” pic.twitter.com/4nAHWkU0ym
—Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 24, 2025
“We love him very much, he has great energy and a character that has never changed for a second, he is a great professional. And let’s see what happens.”
Newcastle were soundly defeated by Bournemouth last weekend, definitively ending their long winning streak.
Howe says striker Callum Wilson is close to returning, while goalkeeper Nick Pope could be in the squad to face Southampton on Saturday.
He said: “It’s too early for Callum. Callum is still on track to return in early February.
“He’s making good progress. We’re trying to do the right thing with him and make sure he’s robust enough and has all the work behind him and the load behind him before he starts training with the group.
“But it seems very positive. What a great player it would be to welcome him back.
“There is a possibility that Nick will be on the team. He’s started training with the group again and it’s great to see Nick back and his presence, the positivity he brings.
“I’ve seen him do some really good things this week, so yeah, I’m delighted to have him back in the mix.”
