HITC understands that Al-Shabab are trying to finalise a deal for Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron, but their attempts look unlikely to result in a transfer.
HITC revealed last week that the Pro League outfit had made a move to try and secure a deal for Almiron.
Newcastle were not in a hurry to seal Almiron in this window, but were open to offers and it is understood a deal worth £30million would have been accepted – as it would have enabled them to do other business this month.
29-year-old Almiron is a hugely popular figure on Tyneside and it would have taken a major offer to tempt him to move, but that now looks highly unlikely.
Deal unlikely
Al-Shabab, who are close to finalising a deal for Croatian star Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla, were keen to land Almiron but the Pro League’s deadline window closes on Tuesday – meaning a move is now unlikely.
It is understood that they could return for him in the summer, but the news that he is staying will be pleasing to Eddie Howe.
Howe spoke about Almiron after the weekend’s FA Cup win over Fulham – which the Paraguayan missed through illness.
“Miggy has been so important to us. Last year he was a big goal getter for us. This year he’s worked incredibly hard and been reliable for us,” Howe told the Journal.
Important to Magpies
“He’s always been fit and hasn’t missed many games and that’s been vitally important to us when we’ve had some many injuries to our attacking players.
“He’s not underestimated by me in terms of his personality and what he produces on the pitch so of course I would like to keep him.”
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