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title: "Newcastle United: Premier League trio made checks on Allan Saint-Maximin"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-premier-league-trio-made-checks-on-allan-saint-maximin/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jordan Rushworth"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2020-10-16T15:10:47Z"
modified: "2020-10-16T15:10:47Z"
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# Newcastle United: Premier League trio made checks on Allan Saint-Maximin

**Newcastle United winger [Allan Saint-Maximin’s](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/allan-saint-maximin-france-admission/) potential availability had been [checked out](https://theathletic.com/2139689/2020/10/16/allan-saint-maximin-big-fish-newcastle-contract-nickson/) by all three of Wolves, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur this summer before he was offered a new six-year deal.**

Saint-Maximin had provided a [potential hint](https://www.sport.fr/football/son-avenir-le-covid-les-bleus-newcastle-allan-saint-maximin-livre-ses-verites-dans-une-interview-exclusive-715004.shtm) that his long-term future could be away from St James’ Park when he suggested he may need to move to get more international recognition. However, that speculation was ended by him[signing a new six-year contract](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/allan-saint-maximin-signs-new-deal-to-stay-at-newcastle-united-until-2026/) with the Magpies this week.

### **Growing interest leads to major Newcastle decision**

The 23-year-old has enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign for the Magpies so far this term, grabbing a goal and assist in a stunning display against Burnley. The Frenchman’s form has meant that Newcastle were aware of growing interest in him, as per [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2139689/2020/10/16/allan-saint-maximin-big-fish-newcastle-contract-nickson/).

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It has now emerged that all of Crystal Palace, Wolves and Tottenham had made checks on the 23-year-old. PSG were also one of several clubs including some German, Spanish and Italian outfits to have made partial enquires into his availability, say [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2139689/2020/10/16/allan-saint-maximin-big-fish-newcastle-contract-nickson/).

Newcastle then decided to speed up negotiations over a new deal for Saint-Maximin, which had been ongoing over the last several months. That eventually resulted in the 23-year-old committing his future to the club and becoming one of their highest earners.

### **Saint-Maximin deal shows Magpies’ ambition**

In the past Newcastle might have been tempted to enter into negotiations with a potential suitor for a player of Saint-Maximin’s market value. However, this summer it appears the Magpies were wanting to show more ambition in the market. After securing both Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis, keeping the 23 year-old around ensures they can fight for more than just Premier League safety this season.

Steve Bruce has [described](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruce-insists-sky-limit-19110057) Saint-Maximin as being ‘worth his weight in gold’ and he certainly is that to Newcastle. Keeping hold of a player with the ability to excite, evidenced by his match average of 4.7 successful dribbles last term (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/de/spieler/allan-saint-maximin/347010)), is a massive coup for the Magpies and bodes well for the future.

**Geordies, will Saint-Maximin stay at Newcastle for the length of his new deal? Let us know your thoughts below!**