'Certainly' - Newcastle United winger transfer update after fresh Premier League link emerges

Almiron has been linked with a move away from Newcastle throughout 2024 but remains part of Howe’s first-team squad as things stand having started his first game of the season in the penalty shootout win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.

Shortly before kick-off at the City Ground, a report from talkSPORT claimed Premier League side Fulham were among the clubs interested in signing Almiron in a move that could pave the way for Newcastle to bring in a new right winger. The Magpies are understood to be willing to consider offers in the region of £15million for the Paraguayan.

Howe played down the prospect of Newcastle signing both a defender and winger before Friday’s deadline as the club look to secure a deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.

And after progressing in the Carabao Cup against Forest, Howe was asked about the prospect of Almiron or any other players leaving this week.

“Honestly, I’ve got no idea,” he said. “I certainly wouldn’t want to be losing too many players without replacing them, if any.

“Our squad isn’t deep as people would expect so we’ve got to be very careful before letting players go.” 

Following Friday’s transfer deadline, Newcastle host Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on Sunday (1:30pm kick-off) in the club’s final match before the September international break. United have had an unbeaten start to the season so far with an opening day win against Southampton followed by a 1-1 draw at AFC Bournemouth and then the midweek shootout win at Forest in the Carabao Cup.