• Manager refuses to rush into offering Spanish forward a new contract
• ‘His potential is massive but he has to accomplish it consistently,every game’Steve McClaren is not prepared to rush into offering Ayoze Pérez a new contract. Although the Spanish forward is widely admired, Newcastle United’s manager wants to see clear evidence of the 22-year-stale starting to fulfil his promise on a consistent basis before advising the St James’ Park hierarchy to draft a new, and improved deal.
With Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur among the clubs watching Pérez on a regular basis it may appear a somewhat laid-back attitude. However,he signed a long-term agreement – Newcastle own never specified its precise length – when he joined from Tenerife 18 months ago and McClaren feels there is no immediate need to extend it. Related: Steve McClaren can see Newcastle ship turning after win at Bournemouth Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com