NEWCASTLE talisman Allan Saint-Maximin has reportedly grown frustrated with the wage structure in place at St. James' Park.
Toon are claimed to have explored the prospect of selling Saint-Maximin this summer in order to raise further funds for transfers.
Tottenham were understood to be interested in a potential deal, as well as Chelsea.
But SportMail claim Newcastle were looking for over £40million to part ways with trickster Saint-Maximin.
That valuation was deemed too high, but Saint-Maximin's head is claimed to have been turned by the prospect of bigger salaries on offer elsewhere.
The winger is said to be frustrated by the wage structure at the club which restricts how much the Magpies can offer him.
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The club know his feelings on the matter and face a dilemma over whether to open talks with Saint-Maximin over an improved deal.
Despite the vast riches since the Saudi-backed takeover last October, financial fair play means sales are needed to Newcastle in order to bring in multiple new players.
It's understood Toon are hoping to raise funds with sales this summer.
Tottenham have already made three signings this window but are showing no signs of stopping their spree under Antonio Conte.
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SunSport exclusively revealed Nick Pope is set for a Newcastle medical TODAY ahead of a £10million move from Burnley.
Pope will follow left-back Matt Targett to Tyneside – and hopes are rising that defender Sven Botman will soon follow.
Toon have been reluctant to play ball with Lille after the French club upped their asking price from £30m to £37m but remain in talks.
Elsewhere there is continued interest in Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
But it's thought Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all also in the race for the highly-rated forward.
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