Reports yesterday claimed that Newcastle were back in for the 28-year-old, who is a free agent this summer.
Bafetimbi Gomis
It was claimed that the Magpies have offered Gomis £85,000 a week, but would have to raise that to £100,000 if they want to land the French striker.
Ashley will NOT smash United’s pay structure, with captain Fabricio Coloccini the highest earner on around £80,000 a week.
New managing director Lee Charnley: “Our transfer policy and strategy is very clear and will remain unchanged.
"We will focus on identifying and recruiting young players whose best years are ahead of them, which in nearly all cases means players in their early to mid-20s and not beyond.”