Transfer Talk: No offer from Saudi Arabia for Almir\u00f3n\u060c<\/p>\n
The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves being made and plenty of gossip swirling.<\/em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>there has been no approach from Saudi Arabia for Newcastle United Miguel Almiron<\/strong>which could see the Paraguayan stay with the Premier League club.<\/p>\n It was reported that Al Shabab were interested in doing a deal for the 29-year-old, which left the Magpies scrambling to find a replacement. However, the tweet suggests that there has been no offer from Saudi Arabia, with Al Shabab ready to finalize a move for Ivan Rakitic<\/strong>, which could end their interest in Almir\u00f3n. The Saudi Pro<\/a> League transfer window ends on Tuesday, leaving little time to complete a deal.<\/p>\n – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)<\/strong><\/p>\n Almir\u00f3n was absent from Newcastle's squad on Saturday for their 2-0 win<\/a> over Fulham in the FA Cup, but it was confirmed that this was due to illness.<\/p>\n The Paraguayan international joined Newcastle in January 2019 from Atlanta United<\/a> and has established himself as a key player in manager Eddie Howe's team. Almir\u00f3n has made 31 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and two assists and will need to play his part in the second half of the season as the Magpies look to improve on their current 10th place in the Premier League.<\/p>\nTOP STORY: No offer for Almir\u00f3n from Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n