Newcastle are adept at cashing in on their prize assets – but players should think twice before leaving

The Magpies have brought in £78million from sales in the last five years, but the departed stars have struggled at their new clubs.

Newcastle have banked £78million from selling star players in the last five years.

That could soon rise to more than £100million if their latest assets, attracting interest from Champions' League clubs, are cashed in.

In January the futures of Ayoze Perez , Daryl Janmaat and Moussa Sissoko may be dependant on the size of cheques being waved in United's direction.

The elusive playing style of Perez, especially, has caught the eye of Spurs and Manchester United have compiled files on his performances.

But there is a question this trio might like to ask themselves, before chasing lucrative new employment.

Would a move signal a career on the up? Or is the trade off for a good pay-day becoming a bit part, frequently forgotten, part-time star... as recent departures from Tyneside have discovered.

Twenty two for joy: Janmaat has impressed at right-back and could attract interest

Newcastle under Mike Ashley have been clever sellers, exploiting the elite for high prices, and vast profits.

It is the buy-low, sell-high model that means the clubs runs at a profit, and no longer requires subsidy from the Sports Direct tycoon's personal fortune.

Liverpool (x2) Chelsea, PSG and Arsenal are among the top clubs who Newcastle have extracted top money from, especially in the premium January market.

Of course the players themselves have done well out of the springboard Newcastle have provided – pocketing vast pay rises, earning up to £5m a season on their new deals.

Misfit: Carroll never made the grade at Liverpool after his big-money move

But remarkably few, if any, can be considered a success once they've traded star player status at St James' Park, for the top of the game.

Andy Carroll, for whom Newcastle banked an amazing £35m for from Liverpool, is still searching for full fitness and consistency at West Ham.

Jose Enrique excelled at Newcastle, but not at Anfield.

Demba Ba chose to take big money wages and join Chelsea after a stunning 29 goals in 54 games for Newcastle.

Downhill: Ba's career took a turn for the worse after he left St James' Park

At Chelsea he fell in behind Fernando Torres and Samuel Eto'o, and spent his second season virtually on the sidelines before being sold to Besiktas. He's now in the Chinese Super League with Shanghai Shenhua.

Yohan Cabaye, another pivotal player was sold for (an undervalued) £19m to PSG, flirted with the Champions' League and won a cup.

But 18 months later he was on a downer and joined Crystal Palace to revive his international prospects.

Loic Remy had a stunning season at Newcastle on loan from QPR and could have joined permanently.

Instead he chose Chelsea, and is largely a support striker, albeit with a title medal, soldiering on in the shadow of Diego Costa.

Mathieu Debuchy now finds himself in second choice at Arsenal behind Hector Bellarin when he is fit.

Watching brief: Debuchy is back-up at Arsenal

Is there a lesson in all this for Newcastle and their better players?

Perhaps, instead of being a selling club, which acts as a platform to earn a transfer to the elite, Newcastle could hold on to the next big star they develop.

Instead of cashing in on Perez, for he is certainly their most pickable asset, they might offer him a new deal and the chance to be a hero in reviving the club, rather than another passing high value asset.

Bigger wages, the lure of the Champions' League, or the sparkle of a European giant, will usually overcome any emotional pull of being a terrace hero on Tyneside.

But if Steve McClaren is to build a team over the next three transfer windows, that included holding off the sales.

New star: Wijnaldum has hit the ground running on Tyneside

Instead of having a good season out of Perez, or a couple out of Janmaat, get three years and more.

Develop Aleksandar Mitrovic and yes by all means sell him for £40m and reinvest. But get a good few years out of his talents first.

The same for Gini Wijnaldum, and Chancel Mbemba, whose reputations will be enhanced in the coming years.

McClaren needs time to build on the flickers of decent football his side show, get out of relegation trouble, and push on.

That means buying, not selling, in January. And convincing some players that given the past history of players sold, and their lack of real success, Newcastle could be a better bet long term.

Stay put: Players would be better off remaining at Newcastle under McClaren

That is a tough argument to players who are, more than ever, mercenaries who have no loyalty to a club beyond their contracts.

But it is a pitch worth making if Newcastle are to be anything more than Premier League also-rans, or even relegation candidates.

Big money sales by Newcastle

• Andy Carroll to Liverpool – £35m, Jan 2011 (£35m profit)
• Jose Enrique to Liverpool – £5m, Aug 2011
• Demba Ba to Chelsea – £7m, Jan 2013 (£7m profit)
• Yohan Cabaye to PSG – £19m, Jan 2014 (£15m profit)
• Mathieu Debuchy to Arsenal – £12m, July 2014 (£6m profit)

Jose Enrique to be handed chance by Jurgen Klopp to resurrect Liverpool career

Spanish left-back Jose Enrique, who’s sadly become an almost joke figure at the club, will be handed a second chance by Jurgen Klopp having been banished from first-team consideration by former manager Brendan Rodgers, Paul Joyce writes in the Express.

Injuries have decimated his past two campaigns and he’s been nursing a hamstring problem since Klopp arrived at the club, but he’ll be reintegrated into the main group when he gets fit.

Rodgers had forced him to train alone and tried to sell him over the summer, but Enrique remained and has only been seen via social media posts when he’s hanging around with Liverpool team-mates. Of course, Enrique deleted his own social accounts in a promise to concentrate on his football following a plethora of online abuse for his constant posts.

Klopp’s decision to give Enrique another chance is a good one. We badly need backup to Alberto Moreno at left-back, and a fit, in-form Enrique actually provides just that. He’s physical, motivated and can contribute in attack. His contract expires at the end of this season, so that’s another motivation for the player to get healthy and prove himself a capable Premier League footballer once again.

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Liverpool FC transfers: Should this be Jurgen Klopp's January wishlist?

Reds boss has plenty of options should he choose to make a move in the New Year.

It was one of several messages coming out loud and clear following Jurgen Klopp’s arrival.

“I have the first and the last word on transfers,” said the German on his unveiling as Liverpool boss last month.

Much was made of the Reds’ controversial transfer committee during the final 18 months of Brendan Rodgers’ reign.

Fast approaching, then, is the first real test of Klopp’s influence – the January transfer window.

As ever, Liverpool have been linked with a procession of players over recent weeks.

But who could realistically be on the Reds’ wishlist?

Back pains

When there’s talk of the lesser-spotted Tiago Ilori perhaps returning from his loan spell at Aston Villa to bolster Liverpool’s centre-back ranks – despite not making an appearance for a team in relegation zone – it’s a sign of struggle.

With Mamadou Sakho joining Joe Gomez on the sidelines at least until next year, and Kolo Toure seemingly injured within minutes of appearing for the first team these days, much will depend on Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren.

So, who could Klopp turn to?

He could stick with what he knows, which means raiding the German market. And former club Borussia Dortmund in particular.

High on the list would be Dortmund’s Serbian centre-back Neven Subotic.

“There’s probably a deal to be made with Subotic, who has been out of favour,” reckons German football expert Raphael Honigstein.

“He’s one of the few players who was personally picked by Klopp for Dortmund when he was at Mainz.”

Neven Subotic was a trusted lieutenant of Jurgen Klopp at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund

Another possible contender is Schalke’s versatile German international Benedikt Howedes, who can play across the back line.

“A move abroad excites me,” he said last month. “England would for sure be an interesting destination.

“English football is very fortunate to have someone like Klopp in the league, Liverpool is a club with great tradition and values.”

Closer to home is the player who netted the winner against the Reds at the weekend.

Scott Dann may have penned a lucrative new contract at Crystal Palace in the summer but, as a Scouser and boyhood Liverpool fan, he would surely welcome the chance of a move.

Plus he’d know the Premier League inside out – none of the infamous ‘adaptation time’ necessary.

Leftfield for left-back

Alberto Moreno has capitalised on the injury to Gomez to become the undisputed first-choice left-back under Klopp.

But with Jose Enrique unavailable/unwanted/at Knowsley Safari Park, there aren’t many other senior options available.

Time, then, to think outside the box. And former England international Ashley Cole could fit the bill.

Aaron Cresswell was let go by Liverpool as a youngster

Okay, he’s admitted over the summer that he smokes, drinks and doesn’t want a return to the Premier League.

But having been released by Roma in August and without a club since, the player, 35 next month, could be persuaded for one last crack at the big time as a free agent for the remainder of the season.

Former Tranmere Rovers man Aaron Cresswell was once released by Liverpool as a youngster but has been impressing in the Premier League with West Ham.

The 25-year-old would cost a fair whack, though, and would probably expect to be first choice.

Central reservation

Rodgers loved his central midfielders. But Klopp is swiftly realising it wouldn’t hurt to improve the quality and options in the engine room.

Liverpool were linked with Spanish midfielder Mario Suarez in the summer, only for the player to join Fiorentina.

And despite La Viola currently leading Serie A, reports suggest 28-year-old Suarez could be moved on in January due to a lack of playing time.

More difficult, though, could be a swoop for Ruben Neves.

The 18-year-old Portuguese playmaker has shot to prominence after becoming Porto’s youngest-ever captain, league goalscorer and Champions League debutant.

Mario Suarez is said to be unsettled at Fiorentina

Neves will be at the top of the shopping list of many European heavyweights. Plus there’s the small matter of his £30million price tag.

So what about a cheeky bid for Xabi Alonso?

The Spaniard has made no secret of his continued love for Liverpool, although it would take something special to prise him away from the trophy-snaffling juggernaut that is Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich.

However, such persuasive tasks are part of the reason the Reds appointed Klopp in the first place.

Wing and a prayer

Jamie Carragher spotted it early. Most supporters quickly cottoned on. Rodgers was aware. And now Klopp must find the answer.

Liverpool simply don’t have enough dedicated wide players.

Jordon Ibe has stepped up in recent weeks. Otherwise, though, it’s asking the likes of James Milner, Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino to play out of position.

Yannick Bolasie of Crystal Palace would be available at a decent price and, for one thing, it’d help Skrtel and Lovren sleep a little easier at night.

Yannick Bolasie always does well against Liverpool

Sadio Mane, meanwhile, has been impressive at Southampton and would offer some much-needed pace and goal threat.

Cheaper would be Birmingham City youngster Demarai Gray.

The 19-year-old this week earned his first England under-21 call-up and is reportedly available for a mere £3.5m in January.

Elsewhere, Klopp could also utilise his Bundesliga contacts to swoop for a player well known to the Premier League.

Former Chelsea man Andre Schurrle is struggling for a regular place at Wolfsburg this season, and could be tempted by a return to England.

Striker light

Danny Ings is injured. Daniel Sturridge is injured. Christian Benteke has just come back from injury. And Divock Origi is still very much wet behind the ears.

Despite possessing four international strikers, Liverpool can’t overly rely on any of them at the moment.

And that’s why they have been linked with a move for another German-based player.

Leroy Sane, a 19-year-old Schalke forward, has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs having become a regular while netting three in three appearances for Germany’s under-21 side.

Klopp will go “big time” for Sane in January. Says who? Says former Swindon forward Jan Aage Fjortoft, who has now become a pundit in Germany.

Okay, there’s also been tittle tattle regarding Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, both of whom were signed by Klopp at Dortmund.

But, let’s face it, they aren’t happening.

And finally...

There’s some bloke at Dortmund called Marco Reus.

You reckon many Liverpool fans would like to see him at the club?

Liverpool outcast Jose Enrique set to be handed lifeline by Jurgen Klopp

JOSE ENRIQUE will be given an opportunity to show he can have a future at Liverpool.

The Spanish defender was frozen out and ordered to train alone by former Anfield manager Brendan Rodgers and has been nursing a hamstring injury since the arrival of Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside.

Enrique is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season and, following his return to fitness, he will now be integrated back into the main group.

Then it is up to Enrique – who made just nine appearances last term and has not played since January – to prove himself to Klopp.

His chances could be limited, however, given he was not included on Liverpool’s Europa League list by Rodgers.

Fellow Spaniard Alberto Moreno has revived his fortunes at left-back under Klopp and Enrique, who is 30 in January, faces a battle to dislodge him.