The positive side of Newcastle's refusal to sell Miguel Almiron - opinion

Newcastle United rejected a bid from MLS side Charlotte FC for Paraguay winger Miguel Almiron.

Almiron, who arrived at Newcastle from the MLS was reportedly keen on a return to the USA with Charlotte and it's believed that terms had been agreed, but the two clubs were far apart on their valuation - does this sound familiar?

In January it was believed that the club were doing everything they could to shift Miggy, and going into the summer confidence was high that the 30-year-old would be moved on.

Since then, however, we've heard reports suggesting that Eddie Howe has told Miggy he's a part of his plans and wants him to stay, all the while, Almiron had been refusing to talk to other clubs.

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Miggy wanted to go but Newcastle said no

Then along come Charlotte FC and Miguel Almiron is suddenly interested in a move. Job done, surely? Nope. Charlotte initially offered around £8 million for Miggy which is believed to be half of what Newcastle are asking.

A compromise could not be reached and the deal has now collapsed. To be honest, how we can expect anyone to pay upwards of £15 million for a 30-year-old winger who can't cross a ball is beyond me, but that's a different story for a different time.

As frustrating as it is to see Newcastle and Miggy clinging on to each other like they're the last two passengers on the bow of the Titanic as it's going down, there is a huge positive to be gleaned from this.

Newcastle will be much more stubborn over Anthony Gordon

If Newcastle are willing to be petty enough to battle over a couple of million pounds for Miguel Almiron, then it stands to reason that they would be infinitely more stubborn should this long-mooted approach by Liverpool for Anthony Gordon actually occur.

Newcastle have no desire to sell Gordon and no real need to either now that the PSR nightmare is behind them for another year, but the media will not let up and are insisting that Liverpool will make a move for Gordon especially as their transfer window has been more frustrating and bleak than ours.

It's good to know that we absolutely will not roll over for anyone trying to lowball us the same way we won't be bullied into paying over the odds for a player - that one is harder to reconcile when it's us wanting a player and we're getting in our own way, but we're sure the club knows what they're doing.

As for the other positives of not selling Miguel Almiron? There aren't any. Wait. Sorry, we get to see that smile for another season. Mint.