24-yr-old linked with Newcastle exit not keen on another relegation battle next year – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club recently and the player has now opened up about his long term future.
The 24-year-old French winger has urged the club to show more ambition and challenge for a top-half finish.
Saint-Maximin has revealed that he does not wish to fight for relegation again next season.
A club of Newcastle’s stature should be aiming to finish in the top half and Saint-Maximin wants them to challenge for domestic cup competitions as well.
Saint-Maximin said (via Chronicle): “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.
“I hope we do more to have more ambition and try to do everything to win trophies and fight for the higher places it will be great. If we have more players like Joe Willock scoring goals this can change so many things.
“Newcastle aren’t in the right place we should not be fighting against relegation and should be going for the top 10 and looking for a trophy.”
It will be interesting to see if Steve Bruce can strengthen his side considerably during the summer transfer window.
On-loan Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock was outstanding for Newcastle during his loan spell this past season and the youngster has been linked with a permanent move.
The French winger wants the club to sign more players like Willock this summer and it remains to be seen whether Mike Ashley is willing to break the bank to land the Arsenal midfielder on a permanent deal this summer.
Saint-Maximin is undoubtedly one of the best players at the club right now and Newcastle must look to do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible.
His demand for the club to show more ambition in the transfer market is perfectly legitimate and it remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.
Read: Newcastle expected to sign 23-year-old defender this summer.