Newcastle open to letting Achraf Lazaar leave in January

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Newcastle open to letting  Achraf Lazaar leave in January

Newcastle are reportedly ready to let wantaway defender Achraf Lazaar leave St James Park this January, with Genoa ready to make a bid.

The Italian side reportedly almost sealed a deal for the Moroccan back in the Summer, but failed in their pursuit at the last minute.

Now, the defender is simply playing with the reserves, and Newcastle could push through a move that lets the defender leave the Magpies.

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According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Genoa are ready again to make a bid for the defender, with Lazaar potentially finally getting his move away from Newcastle.

The defender spent last season on loan at Benevento, who were relegated to Serie B at the end of the season.

The Magpies are reportedly keen on a loan deal,  with the player simply rotting in the reserves at the minute. They could then negotiate some for of future deal, that could see Lazaar finally leave Newcastle.

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