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Isaac Hayden may finally end his Newcastle United nightmare with a permanent January transfer.
A former staple of the Toon starting line-up, the 29-year-old was pivotal in winning promotion under Rafa Benitez. Hayden then helped Newcastle stay in the Premier League until Eddie Howe’s appointment three years ago.
Since then, the majority of his career has been spent out on loan at various clubs. The midfielder last played for Newcastle in a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in December 2021.
Hayden was just 12 months into a six-year contract - worth a reported £40,000 per week - when Mike Ashley sold the club. His high wages have made life difficult for potential suitors given the lack of first-team football in recent years.
However, the Arsenal academy product is looking for a “sensible” exit this winter to reignite his stalled career. Maiden caps for Jamaica in the recent international break gave Hayden a fresh taste of professional football after spending months training with Toon youngsters.
Former Newcastle boss Steve McClaren took charge of the Reggae Boyz earlier this year and is aiming to assemble a squad that can compete at the 2026 World Cup. Speaking during the recent break, the 63-year-old outlined Hayden’s need to find a new club to renew his “motivation” in January.
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“(Isaac) realises that he’s in the reserves at Newcastle,” McClaren said. “He needs a club in January. This is as much about the March (international) window, the summer window, and the next World Cup window as it is this window.
“Every player needs a cause. Every player needs motivation, and his motivation is to get back to playing at the level he was three or four years ago. To be able to commit to Jamaica and, hopefully, to another club in January will only make him better.”
Several Championship clubs are understood to have expressed early interest. The Magpies would need to find common ground with Hayden to cut ties in a way that works for both parties.
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