Newcastle: Howe could 'make decision' to sell £65k-a-week star at St James' Park

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe will have a big decision to make over Allan Saint-Maximin’s St James’ Park future in the summer and may look to cash-in on the fans’ favourite ‘if the right offer came in’, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.

Howe was appointed as the Magpies’ boss last November and, ahead of his first full campaign at the helm, could make changes to the squad during the upcoming transfer window.

Saint-Maximin has seemingly left the door open for a potential move away from Newcastle by admitting he will decide ‘what is the best for my future’ at the end of the season.

There have been question marks over where the Frenchman will be plying his trade next term since The Mail on Sunday revealed his current employers are open to sanctioning his departure if a bid in the region of £50million is lodged.

The report suggests Aston Villa are monitoring the situation and mulling over whether to head to the negotiating table for Saint-Maximin, who cost Newcastle £16.5million when he joined from Nice in 2019.

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton are also understood to be interested, although the latter will only entertain making a move if they manage to stave off relegation to the Championship.

Saint-Maximin’s exit has reportedly become a possibility due to Newcastle wanting to generate funds in order to stay ahead of spending regulations.

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Downie believes Newcastle are willing to sell Saint-Maximin, who currently earns £65,000-per-week, as long as their financial expectations are met by one of his suitors.

Although the 25-year-old is a favourite among the Magpies fans, the Sky Sports reporter feels Saint-Maximin has