Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham considering move for Cheik Tiote
ShareNewcastle face a battle to hold on to midfielder Cheik Tiote. The 24-year-old has been a revelation this season since signing from FCTwente for ?3.5m and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is keen if he struggles to sign Scott Parker or Blackburn's Phil Jones. In demand: Redknapp could make a move for Newcastle midfielder Tiote Manager Alan Pardew will be very reluctant to sell though after wrapping him up on a six year contract in February. Meanwhile the Magpies have withdrawn the offer of a new contract to Joey Barton.Barton, who is in the final year of his contract, had been offered a two year deal on reduced pay but wanted three years. Out of time: Newcastle have withdrawn their offer of a new deal to Barton (right) Now Newcastle have pulled the plug with his representative Willie McKay saying: 'I had a meeting with Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias and club secretary Lee Charnley and they have indicated Joey will not be offered a new contract. Joey will continue to be a Newcastle player next season and then he will leave on a free transfer at the end of his contract.' Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Lens midfielder Mehdi Abeid on a free transfer. No deal for Joey: Newcastle set to let Barton leave on a free as Sol departsPardew tells hot-head Tiote to play it cool against UnitedNewcaslte United FC news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Joey Barton, Derek Llambias, Harry Redknapp Places: Newcastle