Newcastle United have outlined a list of seven players that will be allowed to depart the club this summer, but no offers have been tabled as of yet.
Despite incomings at St. James’ Park beginning to ignite new-found optimism and excitement among the Geordie faithful, the fact several of the club’s poorer performers from recent years are still on board is a cause for concern.
But, according to Mark Douglas of The Journal, Mike Williamson, Yoan Gouffran and Gabriel Obertan have all been cleared to leave St. James’ Park this summer. News which will no doubt please Newcastle fans after disappointing performances from the trio during their time on Tyneside.
Perhaps more disappointingly, Mehdi Abeid and Sylvain Marveaux are also reportedly free to leave. With the general opinion among Newcastle fans being that the pair haven’t been given a fair enough chance to show their abilities.
Abeid, in particular, had several Newcastle supporters wishing for him to be given a run in the first team last season. The Algerian midfielder won a lot of praise after his man-of-the-match performance in his Premier League debut at home to Liverpool last year.
With Georginio Wijnaldum, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Chancel Mbemba (almost) through the door, and there being strong indications Newcastle will continue to invest this summer, even some of Newcastle’s first-team stars could be moved on.
Papiss Cissé and captain Fabricio Coloccini may also be allowed to leave the club this summer, but will only be sold for the right price. Cissé has been subject of a move to the Turkish Super Lïg, while Coloccini is supposedly a target for former boss Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace. However, no offers for any of the mentioned players have been received.
There is interest in Mike Williamson from Championship outfit Leeds United, but the clubs are yet to agree a fee for the centre back.
It is also understood that Newcastle have received no offers for Moussa Sissoko, despite reports this week that Tottenham Hotspur have made a bid of around £18million for the French powerhouse.
