Many Newcastle United supporters have been reacting to a report from The Athletic that Steve Bruce has asked the Magpies to extend Dwight Gayle’s contract but that those at the top of the club are hesitant about doing so.
It has been reported that the Magpies were prepared to offer the striker a new contract but that his potential wage demands might prove to be a potential stumbling block. The 30-year-old’s current £40,000-a-week contract expires at the end of the season and he has been unable to force his way into the side, despite scoring the winner against West Brom shortly after his injury return last month.
There have been reports that Gayle is attracting the attention of Premier League rivals Fulham, who are hoping to tempt the Magpies into selling with an incentivised deal which would include add-ons should they retain their top-flight status. However, Newcastle are reportedly reluctant to let him leave the club for a potential relegation rival.
Further reports have suggested that he could be set to return to Crystal Palace at the end of his current deal with the Magpies in the summer. The Athletic have now reported that Bruce has asked the St James’ Park hierarchy to offer him fresh terms but there are doubts over his injury history, his age and his wage demands of more than £50,000 per week.
Newcastle fans react to Gayle saga
The news was shared via @NUFC360 on Twitter and many fans agree that Gayle should not be offered a new deal, although others hoped that a new contract could be sorted. Here we take a look at some of the best reactions from Magpies fans:
The people in charge are right on this occasion. #nufc https://t.co/B6uQ8ykg4D
— Kev Lawson (@Edit_Kev) January 17, 2021
Wants to be extend his contract even though he doesn't get a sniff of football. Proven finisher who has served the club well and should get out while he can. #NUFC https://t.co/F0YG1llyKx
— Alex (@Fordsmith9) January 17, 2021
It makes sense to me to cash in on Gayle. But at the same time, the club *have to* promise to not only replace him, but to improve upon him. #NUFC https://t.co/DjjZE3h6Ef
— Adam Widdrington (@AddingRandomWit) January 17, 2021
Why doesn’t he play him so If that’s the case
— John Paul Nagle (@Nagser82) January 17, 2021
Ridiculous situation. At a properly managed club he’d have been sold 2 years ago & money reinvested. Instead we refused to spend & held on too long resulting in asset with no residual value unless sold to likely relegation rival now. How much to replace? Usual Stupidity #nufc
— acpatto (@AnthPatterson) January 17, 2021
I like Gayle but doesn’t make sense to extend his contract – done that with a few under performers this season already
— Keith Inkster (@InksterKeith) January 17, 2021
Given he’s given him no game time since he scored against WBA this is classic mixed up thinking by #BruceOut
— Roger Stephenson (@rogstephenson) January 17, 2021
Agree with those at the top for once. It’s his time to go
— Joe🍋🖤🤍 (@Joe081223) January 17, 2021
