The Magpies must make a substantial sale before the PSR deadline on June 30, or they risk losing points for the following season. So far, the club has struggled to close any agreements. Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak have been linked with high-profile moves away from St James’ Park in recent days. However, Eddie Howe appears to be considering keeping two of his key players after Brighton made a £33 million deal for highly rated Gambia international Yankuba Minteh. According to The Athletic, Newcastle have given the 19-year-old attacker permission to discuss personal terms with the Seagulls, and negotiations are scheduled for Saturday. Minteh was always interested on continuing in the Premier League.
Minteh made an impression while on loan at Feyenoord last season before joining Newcastle for £6 million from Danish team Odense Boldklub. In 27 league appearances, he registered six assists and ten goals. Eddie Howe is probably going to be upset about the sale of a player he thinks so highly of, but a deal seems likely given the approaching PSR deadline. Regarding Miteh’s most recent loan stint, Howe remarked, “He’s done really well and he’s attacked the challenge of going on loan to a new league with new teammates, played in the Champions League, prestigious competitions and he’s done really, really well this year.” “I think he can be very proud of his efforts.