Newcastle United 'identify Morgan Gibbs-White as Miguel Almiron replacement'
Almiron has spent the last five years with the Magpies, scoring 30 goals and providing 11 assists in 195 appearances across all competitions, and the winger has become a fans' favourite at St James' Park.
However, the 29-year-old could soon be heading for the exit door as Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab have allegedly reached an agreement with Newcastle to sign the Paraguay international this month.
Although The Telegraph claims that rumours of an agreement between both parties are inaccurate, talks are set to continue over the next few days and there is a chance that Almiron will be sold before the winter window closes.
The same report states that Newcastle could step up their interest in Forest star Gibbs-White should Almiron finalise a move to Al Shabab.
Newcastle's recruitment team are said to have scouted Gibbs-White 'extensively' and were left impressed by the 23-year-old's performance in Forest's 3-1 victory at St James' Park on Boxing Day.
It is thought that Forest are likely to resist any offers for Gibbs-White this month, with the Englishman under contract at the City Ground until the summer of 2027.
After five years at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gibbs-White joined Forest for an initial £25m — a club-record fee — in August 2022, and he has since established himself as an integral first-team player.
The versatile attacker recorded five goals and eight assists in 37 Premier League games to help Forest avoid relegation last season, and he was subsequently named the club's Player of the Season.
Gibbs-White, who is currently sidelined with a abdominal injury, has since
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