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da aposte e ganhe： There are only two games left of the season and no one knows what is happening with Mo Diame.
The 31 year-old has been at Newcastle since 2016, in which time he has racked up 102 appearances with eight goals.
Now though, he is just weeks away from ending his contract with the club, with no sign of a new deal in sight.
As reported by The Evening Chronicle, his current terms will be extended for another year if he starts both of the remaining fixtures, while the player himself wants a two-year extension.
With that in mind, we asked the writers at Football FanCast – how do you solve a problem like Diame?
The indoor football skills in the video below have to be seen to be believed…
Harry Elnaugh
“No, they should not extend his deal in any capacity. His Newcastle career is over, basically. The Senegalese ace isn’t creative enough to thrive in the number ten position, while the likes of Sean Longstaff, Isaac Hayden and even Jonjo Shelvey bring much more at the base of midfield. He hasn’t done nearly enough to earn an extension in my opinion.”
James Beavis
“Lee Charnley won’t be held to ransom in this situation. If the club believe Diame isn’t worth a two-year deal and he won’t accept a 12-month deal, then they should let him go. The Senegal international doesn’t deserve another two seasons at St James’ Park and has shown in the past that performances can drop when he is in a comfortable situation. The midfielder is easily replaceable, and given the options the Magpies already have in that position he is arguably surplus to requirements already.
Matt Dawson
“I don’t think Newcastle should be considering a new deal for Diame at all, regardless of whether a one or two-year extension is on the table. The Magpies have a number of promising players in midfield and in recent weeks Isaac Hayden, his most natural replacement, has been excellent. Diame is far too inconsistent and it is players like him that the club needs to move on, focusing instead on convincing the want-away Hayden to remain on Tyneside.”