Newcastle's move for Lemina hits an impasse over Saints star's AGE

Newcastle’s move for Mario Lemina hits an impasse over Southampton star’s AGE with owner Mike Ashley reluctant to meet 27-year-old’s £4m price-tag… while Saints turn down player-swap deal for the midfielder

• Newcastle’s move for Southampton’s Mario Lemina hits an impasse over his age
• Talks had been ongoing for the midfielder who is out of contract next summer
• Southampton looking for around £4million for the 27-year-old midfielder 
• Magpies owner Mike Ashley is reluctant to pay a fee for players over 27

Newcastle United’s move for Southampton’s Mario Lemina has hit an impasse over his age.

Talks had been ongoing for the midfielder who is out of contract next summer with Southampton looking for around £4million.

However, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is reluctant to pay a fee for players over 27 and Lemina turns 28 in September.

Newcastle United’s move for Southampton’s Mario Lemina hits an impasse over his age 

They were willing to discuss a player swap but Southampton have no interest in players that have been proposed in negotiations so far.

Lemina impressed last season while on loan at Fulham and had emerged as Newcastle’s No 1 target for their midfield as Arsenal have still to make a decision on Joe Willock.

Newcastle are also waiting on a decision from Arsenal over defender William Saliba. The 20-year-old will be allowed out on loan but Newcastle face competition from Lille.

Southampton looking for around £4m for the 27-year-old but Mike Ashley is reluctant to pay

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