Newcastle United are releasing at least four players this summer.
Newcastle United fans
Newcastle United’s retained list has caused quite a stir on social media.
The Magpies are releasing four players – Vurnon Anita, Sammy Ameobi, Lubo Satka and Haris Vuckic – after their return to the Premier League, but are in talks to keep a fifth out of contract player, Yoan Gouffran.
The winger scored five goals and created four in 39 Championship appearances en route to promotion, but looked as though he could be on his way out of St James’ Park.
And while that might still be the case, Gouffran could remain a Newcastle player for the coming campaign.
Newcastle United winger Yoan Gouffran [third right]
It’s a prospect, however, which a vast amount of Newcastle fans are struggling to get their heads around, with one even describing the club’s decision to hold talks with the Frenchman as “a bad state of affairs”.
Here’s what they have been saying…
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is expected to bring in a number of new recruits this summer, with a winger said to be among the Spaniard’s targets, whether Gouffran renews his deal or not.
What do you make of Newcastle United’s retained list?
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez
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