Newcastle United are ready to announce Peter Beardsley has left the club following their investigation into allegations of racism and bullying.

The club and Beardsley's lawyers have been negotiating the terms of his departure and a statement is expected once an agreement has been reached.

Several academy players have made claims against the club's former Under 23 coach.

Newcastle are set to confirm the departure of their former U23 coach Peter Beardsley

Last year, an independent appeal found that Beardsley had made discriminatory comments and that his treatment of one player, Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, was 'generally unfair'.

It is now approaching 13 months since Beardsley was suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

Some of those who gave evidence against Beardsley have since left the club, but they have still been frustrated by the lack of progress.

Several Newcastle academy players have made claims against former player Beardsley (left)

There has also been concern among those involved that neither the Premier League nor Football Association have intervened.

Beardsley's role has been filled by Ben Dawson, with former Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper acting as assistant.

First-team boss Rafa Benitez said in August that he would like to see the matter 'sorted out' but has since been barred from talking about the case.

Newcastle declined to comment. Beardsley denies the allegations.