Following a difficult few weeks the defender was named among those believed to be unhappy with the direction the club was taking.
And with the Newcastle United owner maintaining he has a healthy and productive relationship with Alan Pardew, Ashley is out to squash any player unrest.
Alan Pardew’s reign as manager of Newcastle United looks set to continue amid reports that owner Mike Ashley is preparing to entrust the Toon boss with a substantial summer transfer kitty.
The former West Ham United manager had been under considerable pressure following Monday’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal