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Cheick Tiote is negotiating the terms of release from Newcastle United – and is open to a move to Sporting Gijon, who have been holding talks with the Magpies’ midfielder this week.

Sporting director of football Nico Rodriguez has been in England this week talking to Tiote’s team but “progress has been slow”, according to sources close to the transfer.

(Image: 2016 Newcastle United)

The Ivorian is hoping to reach a settlement on his deal and sign for a new club in this window, and he’s reportedly keen to move to La Liga. But he is looking for a contract higher than the one on offer from Sporting – who have only a limited budget this month if they are to duck under their wage cap.

The proposal currently on the table is that Tiote’s basic wage would be tied into the club’s performance this season – and he would be handed a long contract which would automatically increase next year, when the wage cap increases.

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For United, getting Tiote off the wage bill would free up extra funds to play with in January. The Ivorian played at Birmingham but looked rusty and the priority is to get an injection of creativity into the engine room this month.

Tiote’s contract is up on June 30 and he is currently the longest-serving outfield player at Newcastle.