Newcastle United will be keen to avoid a repeat of last summer’s transfer business that saw them lose two promising players.Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh were sold to Nottingham Forest and Brighton respectively in order to ensure that Newcastle United did not fall foul of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and risk a potential points deduction. Whilst Anderson has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at the City Ground, Minteh has had a mixed beginning to life on the south coast.
The 20-year-old has scored three goals for the Seagulls, with his latest coming at Old Trafford during their victory over Manchester United earlier this month. However, the Gambian international has yet to solidify himself as a regular starter under Fabian Hurzeler and was benched ahead of their clash against Everton at the weekend.
Hurzeler revealed after that match that Minteh had missed the meeting time on the morning of that match, with his removal from the starting XI a punishment for that. Speaking on Thursday ahead of his side’s trip to the City Ground – one that will see Minteh come up against Anderson – Hurzeler was asked about the young winger and last weekend’s events: “I always have a conversation with the players and especially with the young players,” explained Hurzeler.
