Newcastle United might make a move in the “next 48 hours” following the agreement of a £40 million transaction and a significant Everton claim.
Yankuba Minteh, a winger for Newcastle United, may depart the team by the end of the week.
The 19-year-old winger has not yet played a minute for Newcastle, but after a productive loan at Feyenoord during the 2023–24 season, the club hopes to transfer him for over £40 million.
According to reports, the Magpies and Ligue 1 team Lyon reached a £40 million agreement, but Minteh declined to travel to France.
Everton was strongly connected to a bid for the winger, but negotiations broke down when Newcastle decided not to pursue Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a striker. trade specialist Fabrizio Romano claims that Minteh is still hoping for a trade to Goodison Park.
Romano shared on social media: “Financial Fair Play restrictions are preventing Newcastle from selling Yankeeuba Minteh, so this is one to watch in the next 24/48 hours.”The highest offer came from Olympique Lyon, but Minteh is still eager for Everton to move first. Minteh and NUFC are in communication to decide quickly.
Almost grudgingly, Newcastle wants to get rid of Minteh before Sunday’s Premier League 2023–24 Profitability and Sustainability calculations deadline. The Magpies must generate money before the next season to ensure that they are in compliance with PSR.
Last summer, the Gambian winger, who was valued at almost £7 million, moved from Danish club Odense to Newcastle. While on loan with Feyenoord during the 2023–24 season, he scored 11 goals, one of which came in the Champions League.
With Minteh having expressed his desire to play in the Premier League, the club is now trying to sell him for a fair profit.
When questioned about his future earlier this year, Minteh replied, “I know only that one day I will play in the Premier League.””
