Here are the latest Newcastle United headlines for Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Szoboszlai transfer stance
Newcastle United remain unsure over a deal for RB Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai at the midfielder's current transfer price point. The Hungarian captain's €70m (£60m) release clause has caught the eye of multiple Premier League suitors but may prove to be too rich for the Magpies this summer.
Newcastle will try to bargain with RB Leipzig as they seek to secure their first summer signing but with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool sniffing around, it may be a deal this miss out on. Eddie Howe previously revealed he wanted 'elite' players brought to Tyneside and Szoboszlai certainly fits that bill.
RB Leipzig are resigned to losing the player this summer and have already began their damage limitation by closing in on moves for Lens striker Loïs Openda and Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner. The German club have also persuaded highly-rated Spaniard Dani Olmo to sign a new and improved contract.
Saint-Maximin cryptic 'turning point' statement
Allan Saint-Maximin has shared an emotional statement reflecting one of his most 'difficult' seasons as the Newcastle United fan favourite admit he is facing a 'turning point' in his career. The Magpies' No 10 started the campaign in blistering form but struggled to regain his starting spot after successive injury setbacks.
Saint-Maximin has seen his influence in black-and-white wane since the takeover and Eddie Howe's appointment, having previously been one of the team's leading stars during Steve Bruce's reign. The 26-year-old finished the latest season with just one goal and five assists, and speculation has suggested Newcastle could be tempted to cash in on the forward this summer.
Howe confirmed Saint-Maximin's future at St James' Park is down to the player himself, stressing his hope he can return for a 'massive season' next term following the final-day draw at Chelsea. However, the former Nice star has got the Toon Army debating a potential exit by sharing a lengthy review of the campaign, revealing circumstances off the pitch which contributed to his 'difficult' campaign.
Maguire transfer advice
Harry Maguire would be a 'great signing' for Newcastle United as the out-of-favour Manchester United looks set for a summer exit. That is the view of former Liverpool and Magpies winger John Barnes, who can not see a way back for the England international at Old Trafford.
He told indiabetting: "I think Maguire can have a better time at Newcastle. I think so. Because of course, you look at him when he plays for England and of course Harry always plays and Gareth Southgate loves him in the team.
“It just hasn’t worked for him at Man Utd and once it doesn’t work, it’s going to be difficult for the fans to back him. Once he’s got this perception, no matter how well you do for England or elsewhere, it will be difficult for him to do that at Man Utd.
“I think Maguire would be a great signing for Newcastle. He’s English, he’s a main player for the national side and he’d be a good signing for Newcastle if it comes off.”
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