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Newcastle ‘ready to sell Allan Saint-Maximin for £50m as one of TEN stars to fund huge summer transfer spree’
NEWCASTLE are reportedly willing to sell Allan Saint-Maximin this summer to fund a transfer spree.
The Magpies are expected to spend big in the next transfer window following their £300million Saudi takeover.
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They welcomed five new recruits in January, including Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.
But, the club are now determined to recruit some world class talent over the coming months.
They are even open to the idea of selling fan favourite Saint-Maximin in order to fund a spending spree.
According to , Newcastle are willing to let him go for around £50million.
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Aston Villa are one of the clubs monitoring his situation, with Steven Gerrard looking to add to his squad as he targets European football.
Newcastle officials are looking to add £60million to the transfer kitty, but they want to sell up to 10 players to boost the funds.
The Magpies have a long wishlist of players that they plan to target in the summer including Philippe Coutinho, who is currently on loan at Villa.
Gerrard is looking to keep the Brazilian at Villa Park, but Newcastle are reportedly willing to pay £1million in bonuses to steal him away.
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Eddie Howe's side are also looking to compete with Arsenal for the signature of Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
They are keen to boost their defensive options as well, and are set to make another bid for Lille defender Sven Botman after a £27million offer was rejected in January.
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