Newcastle United linked with £15m winger transfer as Eddie Howe makes 'very careful' admission

Newcastle head into the final two days of the summer transfer window hoping to sign at least one player. The Magpies have had four bids rejected for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but talks are ongoing amid suggestions a £70million package is being discussed.

But keeping players is viewed as just as important to Howe. Throughout the summer, there has been constant speculation regarding the futures of Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier and Miguel Almiron.

In the last week, Trippier has been linked with Everton, while Fulham are showing interest in Almiron, as per talkSPORT.

Asked about Trippier again, Howe, speaking after the Carabao Cup penalty shootout win over Nottingham Forest, said: "I don't want to weaken the squad. We are looking to do business the other way and not lose our best players."

And when questioned about Almiron, Howe warned the club needs to be “very careful before letting players go”.

“Honestly, I’ve got no idea,” said Howe. “I certainly wouldn’t want to be losing too many players without replacing them, if any. Our squad isn’t deep as people would expect so we’ve got to be very careful before letting players go.”

Newcastle and Almiron held talks with MLS side Charlotte FC earlier this month but an agreement couldn’t be reached. It’s understood United are willing to let the Paraguayan go for around the £15m mark.

Almiron’s position is an area Howe wants to strengthen but he has already admitted the club can’t afford to sign Guehi, or a centre-back, AND and a right forward. A sale could change that, although United would have to act fast.

On potential incomings, Howe said after the Forest win: “I’ve got no update for you, I know nothing from today as I’ve been concentrating on the game. But of course, yeah. I’ll find out what’s happening afterwards.”