Toon U-turn on Allan Saint-Maximin move - but there's a catch if £50m man stays at SJP - Report

As reported by the Daily Mail's Craig Hope, Allan Saint-Maximin now looks set to STAY at the club this summer as there appears to be 'no market' at the £50m asking price previously set.

There is now also growing belief that the 25-year-old could benefit from another year under Eddie Howe, although the player will want to be rewarded with a new deal that sees him become one of the club's top earners.

A few weeks ago, it was said the owners believed Saint-Maximin to be "their most saleable asset" and priced him at around £50million in order to balance the books for FFP and bring in some new faces in the summer.

However, the talented Frenchman now looks to be staying on Tyneside following a season where he had the most goal contributions out of everyone in the team despite his frustrating play-style.

While many wonder if he is enough of a team player to fit in Howe's plans, there is no doubting the former Nice man's talents - which could be integral to our game-plan next season should either Callum Wilson stay fit or we sign another clinical forward.