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Newcastle United are understood to have turned down a £9million bid for Papiss Cisse.

The number 9 has subject of a £9million from an unnamed Qatar club who visited Tyneside this week.

Cisse has been given limited opportunities this season by Alan Pardew and as reported in the Chronicle on January 1 an approach from West Ham was also knocked back.

And understandably Cisse is keen to play on a regular basis as his career hits the peak stage at 28.

Cisse netted against Cardiff City in the FA Cup to bag his third of the season.

But it remains to be seen whether he gets a chance against Manchester City today.