Isaac Hayden is expecting to leave Newcastle United this summer, and West Ham United and Crystal Palace could reportedly bid for the midfielder.
It appears that there is every chance that Isaac Hayden could finally get his wish to leave Newcastle this summer, with The Telegraph reporting that West Ham could move for the midfielder, while the Daily Mail has suggested that Crystal Palace are also interested.
Hayden has enjoyed an outstanding second-half of the campaign. It has been no secret that he is keen to leave St James’ Park for personal reasons, but he has not allowed that to have a negative impact on his form.
In fact, the 24-year-old has arguably never been better. And perhaps unsurprisingly, there are a number of Premier League clubs set to make their move for his signature at the end of the season.
The Telegraph suggests that the Hammers, Brighton and newly-promoted Norwich City could all bid for the former Arsenal trainee, who could cost between £15 million and £20 million.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail has suggested that the Eagles and Watford are also in the race. With that amount of interest, it is difficult to see Hayden remaining on Tyneside beyond this season.
It would be a big blow for Newcastle to lose Hayden. He has arguably been the Magpies’ best midfielder since the turn of the year, and replacing him is not going to be easy.
And for the likes of West Ham and Palace, it may be very encouraging that Hayden has never hidden the fact that he would like to move further south. If they can meet Newcastle’s asking price, getting a move across the line could be something of a formality.
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