According to The Shields Gazette, Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has told Jack Colback that the midfielder will be left out of the club’s 25-man Premier League squad this season.
Colback was not involved in Newcastle’s final pre-season friendly against Hellas Verona at the weekend, and it appears that the former Sunderland midfielder is surplus to requirements at St James’ Park.
That said, the 27-year-old still has two years left to run on his Newcastle contract, whilst it is thought that his wages could prove a stumbling block to a number of interested Championship clubs.
Former England Under-2o international Colback made 21 Championship appearances for Newcastle last season after joining from bitter rivals Sunderland, although it seems that he struggled to impress the club’s supporters.
Indeed, news that Colback, who has plenty of Premier League experience, could be left out of Benitez’s 25-man squad has been welcomed by the Magpies fans, with the majority doubting his ability to contribute in the new campaign.






