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Matthew Holt

Newcastle United urged to go after 'missing cog' Gini Wijnaldum amid uncertain PSG future

Newcastle United have been urged to go after former midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum with one pundit insisting the player is Eddie Howe's 'missing cog'. The 31-year-old joined PSG from Liverpool last summer but is thought to be questioning his imminent future.

Starting just 18 times in Ligue 1 for the French giants last season, Wijnaldum was also an unused substitute in the sides eventual exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid back in March.

Moving away from Anfield on a free transfer, much has been made of the Dutch international's next step given the uncertainty surrounding manager Mauricio Pochettino's future at the club.

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