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Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is keen to leave St. James’ Park, according to the Telegraph.

Should the club allow Gayle to leave in January?



The club are said to have compiled a shortlist of options whom could replace Gayle but do not expect the 29-year-old will leave in January, as they appear unlikely to cave into a cut-price permanent transfer during the winter market.



A loan deal for Gayle is off the cards at present, as Newcastle chiefs would want the funds upfront and would need a deal in place for a replacement to be signed before giving the green light to the 5 ft 7 centre-forward’s departure.

He is now keen to leave the club due to his lack of minutes and not being our first-choice striker, but has not yet agitated for a move away.

Gayle came close to leaving the club in the summer after Stoke City agreed a price for the 29-year-old, but saw a deal collapse when the Potters were unable to afford his wages and remain within the EFL’s Financial Fair Play rules.

Toon chiefs are prepared to allow Gayle a January exit if a club meets their asking price, which is understood to be £15million.