Fabian Schar remains a vital part of Eddie Howe's plans at Newcastle United despite Malick Thiaw grasping his opportunity to impress.

The classy German international has quickly captured the imagination of Newcastle fans and has his own chant in the bag already. However, Schar, who will be 34 in December, is still very much in the picture as far as Howe is concerned, and while his current deal ends on June 30, a further decision must be made on his future.

There will be no shortage of interest in Schar if he became available on a free transfer, and if no deal is agreed, the club could look to cash in with January the last opportunity to cash.

Having already attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League, Schar will be free to talk to overseas clubs in January if he does not extend his contract. But if Thiaw and Sven Botman keep up their solid form, it is tricky to see where Schar fits in.

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