The
Dutch midfielder has been linked with a move to Merseyside this week, with some
reports having suggested a move was close, but others insisting the relegated
Magpies want £27 million for the top goalscorer last season.
Newcastle were in action at Doncaster Rovers on
Wednesday evening and Wijnaldum was originally left out of Rafa Benitez‘s squad – heightening speculation
of an imminent move to Liverpool.
The 25-year-old though, was later added to the subs
list and appeared for the final 11 minutes, replacing Jonjo Shelvey as Rafa
Benitez’s side came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.
Speaking after their game, Benitez said: “I can’t really say anything other than that we will
have to wait to see what happens.
“He is still our player and that means he has to be
ready for us.
“If something happens (with Liverpool), we will know
in some days.
“But until something changes, we will continue
training and working with him, and we will continue playing him in the games.”
Benitez was seemingly keen on a reunion with Reds’
midfielder Lucas Leiva, but the 29-year-old Brazilian
limped out of Liverpool’s friendly at Huddersfield with a hamstring injury,
which could scupper that potential move.
Jurgen Klopp has
been to get his new signings – five so far – added to the squad early in
pre-season, and will be wanting the Wijnaldum chase to allow for him to join
the squad in America over the next 12 days.
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