Harper Will Not Come To Toon Rescue

Last updated : 19 December 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

The Geordie keeper injured his shoulder in the 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur before Alan Pardew stated that United were set to contact the Premier League about an emergency loan.

Newcastle had been linked with Steve Harper in the build-up to the Sunderland game but the Chronicle understands that there was no contact between Hull City and the Magpies.

And while Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi was also linked, it is believed that the ex-Bolton Wanderers man is not coming to Tyneside.

Massadio Haidara: “Everybody is looking after Jak.

“He is young and has only played three games in the first team, so you cannot say something to him because he is young and he will learn from this.

“He is a good player for the future.

“The step he has made from the under-21s is big and we need to help him if he is to progress.”