Miguel Almiron, as good as he has been this season, has clouded Newcastle United's priorities in the transfer market. Talk of a new winger has evaporated despite being billed as a neccesity last summer.
Nine goals in 18 games is as impressive a return as any Toon wideman has managed in recent years. But go beyond that, and Eddie Howe is desperately lacking options…
Allan Saint-Maximin is a magician of a footballer on his day but cannot be trusted to stay fit all season. Even now, with the French maverick back from injury, he is struggling to force his way into Howe’s plans.
