Allan Saint-Maximin started the new Premier League season in fine fashion, looking Newcastle United’s most dangerous player throughout the opening game of the season despite a 4-2 loss to West Ham. However, there is speculation surrounding the Frenchman’s future at the club, as detailed in our round-up below.
Allan Saint-Maximin said: “I have to be honest, you think about yourself, the most important thing is the club, but I don’t want to fight one more year against relegation or being safe.”
However, he spoke positively about the signing of Joe Willock meaning that the club would score the goals needed to avoid being dragged into a survival battle and felt that with Willock, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Jonjo Shelvey firing that the Magpies could hope for far more.
Allan Saint-Maximin added: “Once you have the players available you do better.”