The Magpies were keen to offload the full-back before Friday's deadline after seeing him reject their final offer of an improved contract.
But Simpson is still here ... on the same terms he was not happy with.
Danny Simpson: "I'm still here. Just call me the great survivor!
"Personally, I never doubted I'd be here after the deadline despite everything that was being said.
"I've always said I'm happy here. I've got one year left on my contract, why would I want to leave a team that finished fifth last season and is in the Europa League?
"I haven't let the uncertainty unsettle me, it's just the type of person I am. I just get on with it and give 100 per cent to do my best for the team."
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