EXCLUSIVE: Miggy Almiron set for move to Saudi!? … as NUFC try to put PSR problem to bed!

[@marcusaurelius49]

Farewell Miggy! You left it all on the pitch every time you played.

[@rocketiain84]

Except the goals and assists he left those on the training ground 😂

[@SylvainMarveaux9]

​@@rocketiain84yep, only scored 11 goals last season, 5 goals this season and 3 goals in pre season against Chelsea, Rangers and Benfica

[@alien4422]

@@rocketiain84 😂

[@badofcheese]

@@SylvainMarveaux9What you going to centre your trolling on now?

[@SimonLDCTV]

Well said 👏🏽🤛🏽 The only player to give 💯% every time he stepped on the pitch for us. Thank you Miggy.....go secure your family for life. You deserve it 🤛🏽❤️

[@mrgames-Will]

The only reporter I listen to. Thanks for the video, Keith!

[@willfoster2664]

Exactly

[@MrCharlieabrahams]

The only reporter who is actually focused on NUFC while others are on their jollies or at the Euros !!

[@AdnanAli_313]

Trust me Almiron in my opinion is worth 50 mill the season before he outperformed most of the forwards and scored some bangers definitely £35 mill

[@MrBoutland]

Always plays with a smile and puts in 100 percent every game all the best miggy

[@stemorris2010]

So would I on 60grand a week, still doesn't mean a should play for toon

[@AnthonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

So would I, on that wage. : )

[@Mr_Linka]

This is the longest Miggy has been at any one club at senior level, and after five years here at Newcastle he leaves knowing he couldn’t have done any more than what he did? Playing in the Champions League and EFL cup final, I just wish he could’ve left with a winners medal, but he’ll go with the appreciation of the Newcastle fan-base, and wish him luck on this next chapter?

[@user-hh7mg1md2p]

All the best Miggy thanks for the memories had some class moments always be a Geordie!

[@J.Carter69]

Newcastle hopefully doing shrewd business. I'm also keeping an eye on Man Utd's PSR situation. They are over 1 Billion quid in debt...over 300 million of that is outstanding transfer fees. Surely they must be breaching PSR rules? If they aren't held accountable in some way serious questions need to be asked....One rule for the 'Big 6' as usual.

[@anon-zk6iz]

Nah, PSR rules don't apply to them. It's only for us the underdogs.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

PSR doesn’t look at debt, only incoming and outgoings. Providing you aren’t getting rinced on debt repayments it’s not a big deal for them. They also have an income of £700m+ so have a lot more leeway than us

[@J.Carter69]

@@andrewcharlton6080 I appreciate the info. The general consensus is that Man Utd / Ratcliffe will be unable to spend big because of their debt and PSR rules. No doubt they'll be immune from any potential penalties though and will spend regardless.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

@@J.Carter69 Their wage bill is enormous plus the Glazers take money out to cover their loan so it’s not as healthy as it should be for them. They’ve also overspent on some players in the last 3-4 years that are now worth a fraction of that purchase price (Anthony, Sancho, Casemiro and even Maguire). Until they have clear out and lower their wage bill they’ll not be able to spend huge amounts but can still spend.

[@daniel4224]

debt doesn't affect PSR whatsoever. PSR is based solely on profit/loss for the year

[@sirobson4080]

Are you taking the piss?! The sale of Almiron is to help clear PSR! How much did we have to raise to clear it? Minteh £33m & Anderson £35m. Surely that clears any worry 🤷

[@healthwealthgurus]

Need 100 milly.

[@paulchollerton]

Was thinking the same

[@billywoodward584]

I will always remember Miggy with fondness, some of his goals were brilliant during his purple patch, its a real pity he didn't carry that on, he was a very hard worker player and he loved the fan's, when he leaves we should all wish him and his family all the best in the future 💜

[@jtaylor8606]

WTF is going on, I thought PSR issues were already dealt with yesterday?!?

[@NotMyRealName1]

Hardly, they were for the previous year to avoid points deduction. But now we need to give ourselves enough headroom to actually spend some money.

[@Novacastrian]

If Miggy goes,I hope he gets a good pay deal and can return one day and settle on Tyneside,

[@GeordieMarv]

You realise it's Novocastrian right???

[@Novacastrian]

@@GeordieMarv You can use both mate,novo and nova just Latin for new, choose nova because the rugby team use novo!

[@GeordieMarv]

Fair enough, i'm 52 and i've never heard any say nova, not even once.

[@Novacastrian]

@@GeordieMarv Doesn’t really matter either way is correct,a lot of people from the city have never heard of it,I wish it was used more often,can you remember the club at Arthur’s Hill,I thinks it’s important we keep these names alive👍🏻

[@55north17]

Yet another no frills professional report, thanks.

[@givemesomewine]

Thanks for the calm report.

[@peterferguson3962]

How can we still not be past our PSR after getting the money for minteh and Anderson? Plus ashworth compo?

[@daniel4224]

I was thinking the same thing. if this is the case it is total mismanagement of club finances by those in charge

[@stephennutkin2477]

@@daniel4224IF that is the case, Then they will be replaced however I don’t believe it’s any thing to do with PSR

[@daniel4224]

@@stephennutkin2477 yeah, hopefully the Almiron sale is solely to do with the saudi transfer window opening date

[@wuddychunk1]

We pay the players too much plus we spent 100s of millions in transfer players and not got much in sales

[@johnenglish929]

Good luck to the guy. Always gave 100% for the shirt, and kept his head up even when things weren’t going too well for him. The smile on his face when he scored - especially during that purple patch - was brilliant. A great servant. Definitely an honorary Geordie !

[@porciestreethenderson202]

Thankyou Miggy for your tireless effort and yr permanent smile ... Good luck son.

[@Michael-me6qu]

ONly the best thoughts for Miggy. Loyal, hardworking - love him.

[@alien4422]

Some say that Miggy is still looking for his right foot along with his Learn to Speak English book.

[@LoganVines]

Class content Keith, cheers 👍🏻

[@Mickey-s09]

Love miggy, he will always be a Geordie. Hope he’s getting a wedge in Saudi

[@danielshakespeare8093]

Why on earth would we need Miggy as mitigation - surely to god we are more than clear with all of those selfish sales on PSR deadline day

[@paulcoverley4115]

As fans, we scream as long as players give their all on the pitch we are happy with that ,Miggy did that every time for me ,scored some great goals as well , farewell Miggy thanks for the memories

[@BigDom61]

Miggy has served the club very well and I wish him luck in what ever he does we need better quality on the right so it’s time for him to go

[@user-oe3fo6od4h]

Sad to see Miggy go but we’ve probably seen the best of him now. Is he the worst of a bad bunch we have on that right hand side? I don’t think so

[@zulu3621]

How much money do Newcastle have to raise to meet the PSR crap

[@anon-zk6iz]

It's already done. PSR worries are over. These sales are to improve our budget and buy better players.

[@peternealon430]

all the reports i have seen had us at about £45 to £50m over

[@leechefski]

@@peternealon430 Must be more than that. We got £68 million for Minteh and Anderson, and still needed another £12 million from the Mancs for Ashworth. It actually sucks that the PIF are worth £700+ BILLION, but they can't get any of it into the club. In no other walk of life would an owner be forbidden from putting cash into their own business to clear debts or buy assets.

[@peternealon430]

Mitigation for what? Every reputable report i've see said we were £45/50M over PSR. If you know different then let us know.

[@geordiesatstjamess]

all the best miggy,,,,

[@justmerino7893]

Keith do we have anything to worry about with Gordon and Liverpool ? I’m kind of nervous about it

[@anon-zk6iz]

The media attached to the scouse are tying to tap him and turn his head.

[@stephennutkin2477]

@@anon-zk6izred top supporting media are doing dirty reporting let’s trust the process.

[@SylvainMarveaux9]

Gordon is signing for Liverpool. Almiron is staying and will start on the left wing next season

[@CCkhT21o681]

Why are NUFC not exercising their rights to bring Dan Ashworth and Man Utd to court for breaching the terms of his contract with NUFC??? Show them that we are not pushovers.

[@AnthonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Totally agree

[@davehood1514]

Think it would have been part of the deal no more action, good riddance to bad rubbish imo

[@ronwhitfield8872]

Maybe because we are?

[@revenger32]

Paid for ashworth and paid for 🤫 double pay hopefully

[@bullet214th8]

Newcastle need the money and need it now

[@grimreavers]

Might as well pitch a tent outside the stadium Keith ! 😂😂

[@K.K000]

I'd take no less than 120million to the Saudis 😂😂😂😂

[@senshibat8920]

Thanks

[@richardr951]

Praise be if we somehow manage to get rid of Almiron. But the main thing clogging up the toilet is Longstaff. No idea how we can get rid of that useless plank of wood

[@BaronSpamedi]

He's been a good servant and always given everything on the pitch. However, we need a player who gets a lot more goals and assists on a regular basis.

[@frogman86]

I dont fully believe the PSR situation...saying that, if its true people need to be axed for putting us in this situation in the first place, its not been a good look at all.

[@alancurry4161]

Genuinely love Miggy but time to upgrade. Thanks for the memories

[@Upthemags527]

Buy Miggy and get Longstaff free

[@robertcleminson3100]

haha no

[@richardr951]

Then they will refuse that deal…

[@toonarmy3870]

So selling two RWs to then have to buy a RW makes complete sense

[@anon-zk6iz]

It does. Miggy does not produce the numbers and Minteh is too young and unproven. We need a proven RW who can score as well as assist.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

It does if one of those RW never kicked a ball for us and the other needs to be improved upon.

[@ianjackson8043]

Fake fan and clueless

[@davidhughes4489]

Almiron always put in a shift and a workhorse for the club, but if we are to progress we do need to upgrade in quality for that position and its best for both parties inc Almiron if he is to continue his career..

[@markowens369]

Sorry I don't understand I thought we were safe selling the 2 players & Dan Ashford, so what is it? This saga is not clear at all

[@anon-zk6iz]

To improve our transfer budget and buy better players.

[@55north17]

Not really bothered that "you don't understand".

[@markowens369]

@@55north17 I wouldn't expect any different from you

[@markowens369]

@@55north17 🥱🥱🥱🥱😴😴

[@dermmeehan5255]

clearly are to comment ya gimp​@@55north17

[@johnwatson7120]

Always listen to this guy’s updates only one I believe.

[@ColinSimpson-ol4bv]

Hasn't Miggy already said he doesn't want to go to Saudi as he's a devout christian?

[@SylvainMarveaux9]

Yeah, he's not leaving. Gordon is off to Liverpool for £45m

[@hartshaped]

Really can’t understand the logic in this report, not the move itself but the angle of mitigating FFP/PSR The club have made some of the biggest commercial deals in the club’s history over the past 12 months, have likely had their best broadcasting and matchday revenue and they’ve just made close to £70m on two players and banked money on Ashworth The losses last season were £70m but I’d bet a sizeable amount of that was FFP/PSR exempt costs like the implementation of the digital ticketing system, the £10-15m worth of training ground upgrades, the investment in the academy and women’s team, the refits of the hospitality suites and the revamps of areas around the stadium

[@toonlad4091]

We’ve never been a selling club, holding onto everyone we’ve ever bought and offering stupid contracts so they never leave. Hopefully this is the start of us being brutal with our dead wood.

[@davidcook7743]

Surely all these recent transaction mean we are well in the black for the new psr year?

[@sl8185]

I thought we were okay on last years PSR now? After the sales.

[@AnthonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

It's a shame, E, Anderson couldn't have stayed. Thus, miggy out. ? But it sounds as if the dates were out. Plus, the fact he dug his heels in. Gutted about E, Anderson. & Minteh, & what could have been... G/look Almiron.... Edit: Questions must be answered as to how it came to this shitshow. We're is the S.D, Keith ? Cheers for the update, mate...

[@edhall7846]

Surly can’t be used for PSR now the deadline has come and gone?!

[@bernicia-sc2iw]

Dubravka in goal and Almiron on the wing . Two things I never want to see again when watching us play.

[@christopherrobinson4650]

That will leave Murphy, Target Longstaff.

[@tommystrong]

the guy who's left for Man Utd got us into this bloody mess by signing Tino and Hall!

[@J-Mc72.]

At this rate, Sunderland will be knocking. 😂

[@jason130670]

Hes been a good servant to the cause, we need an upgrade

[@jrkkkkkk]

Been a great servant but I agree an upgrade is needed at RW. Good luck to him

[@vivekstephen6090]

Any updates on willock and target

[@stephenhickey2369]

Thought the figure was approx 25m needed to raise for PSR? Almost 80m brought in including ashworth money are we not well clear

[@chrisdavidson2536]

How can this possible sale of Miggy still going towards this Psr bullshit?? 🤬 You said we needed to raise £60 million by yesterday, so how the hell does this go towards it too???? 🤬

[@A-Jay-Music]

Did you even watch the video, he literally explains it

[@AllyBeee1]

It's really sad to see players go, they become part of us, but the time comes where change is needed and unfortunately due to PSR, we have to try to move players on when when we can sell. Miggy if he goes, does so with our thanks and best wishes for the future. Will always be part of our great club. PSR has to go, this cannot continue. The club have to manage their finances better than this. Look forward to hearing from Eales. As for Cashworth, whilst I do wonder how much we settled for and would have loved to see him and Man U squirm in arbitration, I am happy it is done and it helped get us through PSR. Not sure why mitigation is needed if we are done with PSR? Just to put us in a NET positive balance to carry forward?

[@YorOasis]

Keith, are you able to clarify about PSR. I was of the understanding that PSR had been scrapped, voted against by the premier league clubs and a new European rules coming in. Is this true or was I dreaming. Cheers

[@andrewcharlton6080]

For this season you’re correct. They are also adding the spending cap on top of the UEFA style squad cost ratio rule. The financial window that ended yesterday was still covered by PSR though Edit, I actually forgot, I think PSR and squad spend rules are running concurrently this season and then PSR is being dropped next season.

[@YorOasis]

@@andrewcharlton6080 Thank you for clarifying. Is the UEFA ruling where you can spend a certain percentage of the club’s finances. I heard it was 85% if not playing in Europe and 70% in playing in Europe with the added spending cap like you say.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

@@YorOasis That’s about right but it’s starts off higher than that this year (90% I think) and drops to 70% over 3 years. It’s to give teams time to adapt to the new rules

[@YorOasis]

@@andrewcharlton6080 cheers for clearing that up.

[@louiserobinson2120]

Thought we were fine now with psr, why is this mitigation

[@garymilburn4511]

See you miggy love ya mate

[@BillyBufter]

The offer came in after the psr deadline e! For ashworth!?

[@geordiedog1749]

Miggy. On my old shirt. Sad to see him go but it makes sense. Never didn’t run his arse off for us. Ever. Regarding deadline: it makes no sense. Surely the spirit of the whole PSR thing would be brought into (obvious) question by a strict deadline rule. This, I think, was an issue that Forrest raised. If you are genuinely interested in clubs financial well being a deadline makes no sense. Limits are fine but lines by which you fall a second after technically are pointless. (Unless your whole point is really to punk over the other clubs outside your elite club, that is……).

[@1574john]

Why the fuck would we still be in trouble over PSR ? How much did we over spend FFS

[@AdyGee-pf8vh]

Keith, I was brought up with Oor Wullie and the Broons. You remind me of Hen Broon and Soapy Souter. Nee Wonder Almiron couldn't understand Yee. Crivens ! Jings! Help Ma Boab !

[@LeeAngus-bc8qb]

After selling two players we still need to sell for psr???? How much were our losses ffs!!

[@peterchiang340]

What about Ryan Fraser ? It’s been quiet is he leaving for good and the rest of the loanees ?

[@bensouthwell1339]

Miggy 30 ! he still looks like he is 13 ! good look to the guy

[@northeastpyro8796]

Please stay miggy ❤

[@brianbell7137]

I thought the sale of minteh and Anderson sorted out our psr stuff now its miggy as well

[@kevinmolloy9134]

Good stuff Keith keep dry pal typical newcastle weather 😂.. Let's get a few more away miggy will go down as legend in wor eyes.. 👍

[@chriscowen5966]

Miggy is not a legend in my eyes he looks like Dyka hahaha. Xxxxx

[@kevinmolloy9134]

@@chriscowen5966 😂 poor miggy anyone described as a alien 👾 raw gig.. Xxx

[@Plymonk666]

5th place and no EC monies is bout 60m 6:29

[@BigDom61]

Does the money for Cashworth not count Keith

[@paulstones1451]

Well we just spent money as now lewis hall has just been made permanent today

[@us83uk]

You have to feel that moving almiron and replacing him with a big upgrade is the most important job the club have to do this summer. It's the main position we are really lacking.

[@SylvainMarveaux9]

We need centre back's. Botman, Kelly, Burn and Lascelles are Championship players. We also have only 1 active striker. Almiron is our best player

[@michaelmarr113]

Be gutted if he goes like he’s been a good player for us and if he does go good lucky Miggy

[@healthwealthgurus]

No news of this anywhere online Keith. You on the beers 🍻 last nte big sawn? 😂

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

That is one big umbrella for a bit of drizzle 😂 if Miggy does go right wing has to be priority now. We needed 1 for that position with Miggy need 2 now if he goes. Any rumours on possible replacements?

[@jimmyeatsmovies893]

#MIGGY Has only 30% of what we need! That simple! X 3:53

[@shauntaylor6040]

Its very clear we could not afford Tonali, and if we hadnt bought him, well it would have made no difference. Think the club gambled under fan signing pressure but its not the eay to run the club.

[@paulwilkinson7977]

I think someone at the club has messed up big time over this ....I can't belive we are selling players again...!!!!..

[@justincaruana9453]

will these players be replaced? the squad is getting weaker with these outgoings..

[@r0sco_1]

Wouldn't worry too much, we have new deals which were not included in income last year so we have to fill the shortfall. We now have the Adidas deal and £100m+ outgoings on our books. We've got rid of several 30 year old players. We're now in a new cycle so some of the losses will drop off. That being said we don't want to get back in a similar situation next summer so I don't think we can go too crazy.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

Minteh was a youth player who never played for us and the club want to buy a CB, RW and Striker as a priority. That doesn’t mean there won’t be other deals too if the right player is available. We have a decent amount of money in this current window to spend

[@purplehaze2342]

2 good youngsters sold and howe keeps the deadwood and signs pensioners it’s a fucking joke Southgate’s mkII

[@jimfell7147]

You are talking like the manc got one over on us, to me we cleared the psr yesterday and they realised they would have to cough up. Seems like you think we were 70m in the hole for psr, think you are way off, hope the club clarify.

[@glennseaward3050]

Ffs how much did they have to collect to avoid point deduction, does anyone truly know??

[@anon-zk6iz]

60m

[@glennseaward3050]

@@anon-zk6iz thank you

[@garymilburn4511]

Why have the bother of court case get the shit house out of the club ratworth gone.

[@markyNUFC80]

So you are saying we had a 100 million shortfall??

[@redband1000]

Good luck to miggy if he goes & Newcastle go for Greizmann he only has a year left on his contract perfect for the right side

[@MB-gl7fx]

He won’t come… Not big enough (yet)

[@SylvainMarveaux9]

I cant believe Eddie Howe hasn't been sacked

[@jonodunn2592]

Jog on mackem

[@JJSpence15]

Yeah I remember you saying a few times over the course of the season that he definitely would be sacked "in a few days". I'm sure you really are surprised. The rest of us understand football though and we're not surprised at all.

[@andygibson5258]

Worlds richest club having to sell decent squad players and potential future stars because of some stupid rule

[@ozzy6162]

Aye Keith it's definitely Miggy's time to leave - he's done well for us, he's a top lad. I'm still really pissed about Minteh & especially Elliot Anderson, a bloody Geordie ffs, having to leave the club just to satisfy arbitrary rules set by the premier league.

[@BigDom61]

We need an end product from the right Keith and Miggy just wasn’t the quality we need

[@roberthennersten-manley6597]

Shocking. 3 players and Ashworth. Incredible they've let it get that bad.

[@Sniffer-NUFC]

So they would’ve have banked close to 100m. Just to make sure regarding PSR. Are you and your mates gonna to ask some proper questions. Or just nod your heads.

[@Dave-xu4xu]

Seem it’s been a bit of a mess by the club

[@daniel4224]

So by the sounds of it even with bringing in £70m in player sales plus the Ashworth money the club could still breach PSR.....sounds like total mismanagement of club finances to me

[@Jaminthecab]

If we needed to raise £60m for psr reasons why were we in for the place winger who was £60m. It all doesn't make sense

[@anon-zk6iz]

We weren't. Those were just for clicks.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

That’s how PSR works. If we bought Olise for £60m we’d spread his fee over 5 seasons. Then we’d only need to sell a player to cover the £12m before 30th June plus whatever else we were above the PSR limit

[@carl.carl.8783]

Does Miggy want to go to Saudi????

[@ianjackson8043]

Who cares

[@carl.carl.8783]

@@ianjackson8043 probably Miggy

[@srilankanguy8737]

​@@ianjackson8043 if you're a fan you should

[@ianjackson8043]

@@srilankanguy8737 why? He's not good enough anymore

[@labpedro]

Jesus, how much do we need to make to? We've shifted over 60 million yesterday and it's still not enough. PSR is not fit due purpose, but people inside the club need bringing into about fire this absolute shambles and leaving it to the last minute. An absolute joke

[@mikew4136]

So basically the clubs PSR issues were much larger than anyone expected by all these outgoings considered to be "in hopes" of meeting PSR...

[@user-kp8hx9dh4p]

Cash in on long staff nowhere near good enough for a top half premier league team