Rafael Benitez’s team selection tomorrow has big implications for Newcastle United’s Isaac Hayden

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Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden has been linked with a move to Aston Villa.

Rafael Benitez could drop a big hint about the future of Isaac Hayden, amid rumours that he could join Aston Villa in the Daily Mirror.

Hayden is reportedly keen to move away from Newcastle, but he wants to wait and see what Benitez does this weekend with his team selection.

Hayden wants to play more regularly, and Benitez has told him that he will get game time, but the midfielder was not in the Magpies’ match-day squad for their first game of the season.

The former Arsenal man is now reportedly waiting to see if Benitez will give him a chance this weekend against Cardiff City.

If the Englishman isn’t named in Newcastle’s squad then it will surely be an indication that he is free to move this summer.

If Newcastle really want to keep Hayden, with Villa interested, then they will surely name him in their squad in an attempt to convince him to stay.

But if Hayden is not involved, then it could be a clear signal that his time at St. James’ Park is coming to an end.