Alan Pardew is keen for a deal for a left-back to be concluded in good time for Saturday’s high-noon showdown with Sunderland, and the Dutch club have told him what they want.
Pieters spent yesterday at his grandmother’s funeral.
The Holland international has made it clear that he would like to join Newcastle, but his wage demands could scupper the deal ... even though players like Alan Smith and Joey Barton are on TWICE that figure.