The agent of Leandro Trossard has demanded a transfer for the Brighton star following a row with boss Roberto De Zerbi. Newcastle United are one of several clubs linked with the in-form Belgium international, with Magpies scouts watching the attacker at the World Cup.
Trossard has enjoyed an impressive start to the season with the Seagulls, netting seven times in the Premier League before earning his World Cup call-up. The 28-year-old has 18 months' left on his contract at the Amex, and will refuse to sign an extension as a result of the public falling out.
De Zerbi dropped Trossard from the squad for Saturday's top-flight clash with Liverpool, claiming the attacker had left training early without possession. However, agent Jody Comhair insists his client has a calf injury and detailed the breakdown of the relationship between the player and the Brighton manager.
