Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden has been used frequently by Rafael Benitez this season.
Hayden has previously suggested that he wants to leave St. James’ Park due to family reasons, as the Shields Gazette have reported.
However, Rafael Benitez will not sell the midfielder unless Newcastle sign another player in the position.
Benitez does not want to risk leaving Newcastle short in central midfield by selling Hayden without bringing in a replacement.
And Hayden said: “It is what it is. I can’t change it.
“It’s up to the football club. We’ve had ongoing discussions and there’s only five days left now.
“Whatever happens, If it’s not in January, then we’ve got three months until the end of the season and I’ll give 100 per cent if I’m called upon. If I’m not, then I’m not.”
Hayden has actually been handed plenty of starting chances for Newcastle of late, as Benitez’s side have struggled with injury.
Both Mohamed Diame and Ki Sung Yeung have been unavailable, which has led to Hayden having to be picked in central midfield.
The 23-year-old featured again at the weekend, as Newcastle crashed out of the FA Cup against Watford.
Benitez named a much changed line-up, and Newcastle never really threatened against a Hornets side who comfortably progressed to the next round of the competition.
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