The Newcastle United dressing room should be putting 'pressure' on Allan Saint-Maximin to prove he is the 'number one' and live up to his potential. That is the view of Magpies legend Warren Barton, who believes the French forward has a 'taste' of the adoration he could receive as part of the club's ambitious long-term rebuild.
Saint-Maximin has proven to be one of Newcastle's most important players since his arrival in the summer of 2019, and is currently enjoying his best goalscoring campaign in black-and-white. However, the 'unpredictable' attacker's recent injury and illness has contributed to several indifferent displays in his latest outings.
Eddie Howe has dismissed transfer speculation which suggested United would be open to selling Saint-Maximin, with Aston Villa and Wolves among the clubs linked. The Magpies head coach described the forward as an 'incredible talent', and a player who he views as integral to the team's long-term future.
