Newcastle boss Alan
Pardew has declared that Jose
Enrique will not enter into contract talks until
their Premier League future is confirmed.
The 25-year-old has been in superb form for Newcastle this
season, and is now regarded as one of the best left-backs in the
league.
His current contract is due to expire in 18 months, but he will
not be entering talks over a new deal whilst Newcastle’s Premier
League is not secured.
“Jose’s situation is simple,” said Pardew
“He’s made it clear that he won’t talk to us until we’re
safe.
“What are we now, 32 points? Well we’re not safe are we? So that
makes the situation clear, and to be honest, it makes a lot of
sense for both him and us.”
Pardew is full of praise for the former Villarreal ace,
saying: “He is an outstanding player and we know that.
“He is an important player for this team because a lot of our
play goes through him.
“He is involved in a lot of the good stuff that we do.”
Source: Sky Sports
“Jose’s situation is simple. He’s made it clear that he
won’t talk to us until we’re safe,” said Newcastle manager Alan
Pardew.
But is this the real reason?
With rumours circulating that Liverpool and Manchester United are
interested in bringing the former Spanish U21 international to
their respective clubs, it is an opportune time to delay contract
talks if he wants to leave.
He has blossomed this year in the Premier League but at
25-years-old will know his time to make an impact on a European
stage is beginning to diminish.
Newcastle United are not yet at
a stage where they will consistently be challenging for Europe,
where as both Liverpool and Manchester United can offer
European football as a guarantee.
If Enrique had faith in Newcastle to match his ambitions he
would sign now and not worry what league the Magpies will be in
next season.