A number of clubs are preparing to make contact with the Premier League, to voice concerns over Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
This comes amid claims of a potentially inflated transfer fee.
For those not aware, winger Saint-Maximin is widely expected to seal a move to the Saudi Pro League over the week ahead, after Al Ahli agreed to fork over a sum in the region of £30 million for his services.
Concerns are now understandably being raised, however, as a result of the respective ownership situations at Newcastle and Al Ahli.
The two clubs fall under the same majority ownership group, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
As per David Ornstein of The Athletic:
Such clubs are therefore readying an official request, for the Premier League to provide an explanation regarding exactly how market values are established, with a specific focus on Saint-Maximin.
Newcastle, for their part, are said to be ‘very comfortable’ with the valuation placed on the head of the 26-year-old.
🚨 A number of clubs will voice concern to PL on proposed Saint-Maximim move to Al Ahli. They say Newcastle using PIF duel ownership to inflate fee & help FFP + want PL to explain ‘market value’ process. #NUFC very comfortable with valuation @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/hB1WNCg8To
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 22, 2023
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