German giant Borussia Dortmund, and Champions League bound Spurs are also rumoured to be interested.
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However, as the season progressed, it became clear that the former PSV midfielder was struggling to adapt to the physical demands of the Premier League, and some fans questioned his desire. “If the club says I may be sold or rented out, I look at all the possibilities”, De Jong is quoted as saying by the Chronicle. De Jong has made just four starts in the Premier League for Newcastle since signing from Ajax back in 2014.
According to the Express, the French worldwide has decided that he needs to leave the North East after Newcastle’s relegation to the Championship and has established that Anfield is his preferred destination. “What I have seen since I’ve been here is the fans behind the team, supporting the team”. I’m not stupid, I know we have to win!
Reports emerging from Tyneside state that Newcastle are holding out for a fee of around £21.5M, and are yet to receive any offer visibly near their valuation.
Moussa Sissoko is aiming to end a miserable season on a high by helping France to Euro 2016 glory on Sunday.
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Wijnaldum joined Newcastle last summer and the club are reluctant to let him go after recently losing Andros Townsend to Crystal Palace. The midfielder seems to prefer to stay in England, which means that Liverpool are the likely favourites to get their hands on Sissoko’s signature.
