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title: "Sissoko to be rewarded for strong start to season"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2015/11/08/sissoko-rewarded-strong-start-season/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-11-08T03:27:53Z"
modified: "2015-11-08T03:27:53Z"
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# Sissoko to be rewarded for strong start to season

As Moussa Sissoko continues to impress, Newcastle United were preparing a new and improved contract to reward the Frenchman for his efforts.

However, the Magpies may be forced to reconsider their plans to tie him down to a new deal with Sissoko demanding £100,000-a-week, according to [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-target-newcastle-midfielder-moussa-6790726).

Sissoko has three-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract and is reportedly keen to commit his future to the Magpies, but [reported](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-target-newcastle-midfielder-moussa-6790726) interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain has given him some leverage to negotiate with.

Even if Newcastle manage to lower Sissoko’s demands slightly, the 26-year-old is expected to become the club’s highest-paid player.

So far this season, Sissoko has failed to find the back of the net but has assisted four times – making him the club’s top creator.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/11/493226198.jpg)

His attacking presence, combining with Georginio Wijnaldum, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ayoze Perez, has transformed Newcastle’s season from what looked destined to be long and relegation-threatened.

From three points in their first eight games, Steve McClaren’s side have vastly improved and secured seven points in their last four games – which has seen them rise to tenth in the [Barclays Premier League form guide](https://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html).