Pardew Wants Ashley To Talk To Coloccini

30 September 2011 11:49
Having got Mike Ashley to tie down Jonas Gutierrez on a new long-term contract, Alan Pardew will try and persuade the Toon owner to offer skipper Fabricio Coloccini a new deal.

The problem is Ashley's rule that he will not renew contracts of the big earners at the club, trying to bring down the cost of wages, and Colo is on £90,000 per week.

So it suggests any new deal would see the defender take a cut in wages.

Alan Pardew: "Of course Colo is on the agenda, there is no doubt about that.

"He's had a terrific start as captain.

"We have a different look to the team and he is part of that, and securing Jonas will only help in the process of trying to secure Coloccini."

Source: FOOTYMAD