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Newcastle United news: Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update regarding Lewis Miley’s future at St James’ Park.
While Miley is understood to still have several years remaining on his existing contract, the club is determined to hand him a new long-term deal that reflects his more prominent role in Eddie Howe’s side.
Miley is currently out injured but has already made a big impact on the field this season, having impressed in various rules, including right-back and centre-back during a defensive injury crisis over the winter period. The push for a new agreement comes amid growing external interest in the academy graduate.
Fabrizio Romano delivers Lewis Miley contract update
Transfer narrative expert Fabrizio Romano claimed via X that Newcastle are in talks regarding a new deal with Miley.
Romano tweeted: “Newcastle are in talks for a new contract with Lewis Miley, negotiations on.
“Young, talented midfielder is of strong interest to several top clubs; #NUFC want to give the home town player a new deal and build into the future with him as a main player in the team.”
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2036860453557575881
Eddie Howe wants Lewis Miley to stay at NUFC long-term
Newcastle boss Howe has previously expressed his determination to keep hold of Miley long-term, beliving he is a potential club captain in the future.
Miley has already briefly donned the captain’s armband this season in a 3-0 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven back in January.
“I think there are definite parallels there between Lewy and Elliot, although they’ve had different journeys,” Howe said. “The Elliot situation I’ve commented on a lot, and probably shouldn’t comment on that anymore but I think from Lewy’s perspective, I am determined to keep him here.
“I am determined for him to have the career at Newcastle that I think he can have and have the effect he can have long-term and become synonymous really with the football club for many years to come.”
Miley has been out for two months with a thigh injury but Howe is hopeful of having him back in action after the international break.
The Newcastle head coach said: “We anticipate [Miley] will be back, hopefully, after the break.”
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