Enrique is attracting the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Barcelona and AC Milan.
His current contract at St James' Park expires at the end of next season and he has told Magpies boss Alan Pardew he will not discuss a new deal until the summer ... suggesting he wants to leave.
Allegedly Liverpool are said to be preparing a £6 million bid for a player but the agent of the 25-year-old has already met with AC Milan officials and held positive talks about a possible move.
Having already seen Andy Carroll leave, Jonas Gutierrez said to be "considering his future", and Joey Barton suggesting he is not convinced Mike Ashley will re-invest the £35m in team building, there are black clouds growing over Gallowgate.
But Ashley, who insists he WILL buy in the summer, has signed up Cheik Tiote on a new six-and-a-half-year deal.