Alan Pardew confirms Jose Enrique is set to leave Newcastle United this summer – EPL News
Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, has confirmed that the want-away full back, Jose Enrique, has refused to sign a new contract with the Toon and will leave the St. James Park in the current transfer window.
Enrique, who joined Newcastle United from Villarreal, has been a standout performer at the St. James Stadium. The 25-year-old was a crucial member of Newcastle United’s that earned Barclays Premier League promotion two seasons ago.
The Spanish defender has emerged as a target for a number of clubs after Enrique impressed immensely for the Toon last season. European and Spanish champions Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool all have targeted the Newcastle United left back.
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http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 are leading the race for Enrique’s signature. The Reds have been linked with the Spanish defender for some time as Kenny Dalglish is looking to sign an experienced left sided defender.
Pardew has confirmed that the want-away left back has decided not to sign a new contract with the Magpies and has publicly expressed his desire to play for one of the top Premier League clubs.
“He’s made it pretty clear that he still won't sign a contract and that his future may be elsewhere,” confirmed Pardew.
Newcastle United manager expressed his discontentment over Enrique’s refusal to sign a new contract but he has insisted that the club will positively deal with the situation.
“I'm not really comfortable with that, but we will have to deal with it and we are still hoping that he signs a contract with us. There has to be doubt over that situation,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Pardew concluded.
Jose Enrique has been one of the consistent members of Alan Pardew’s squad. The Spanish defender missed only two Premier League matches last season.
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