Report: Three Premier League sides interested in Newcastle star Isaac Hayden

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Newcastle United face another battle to keep hold of Isaac Hayden, with three Premier League teams reportedly interested in his services.

The Daily Star claim the midfielder is a target for West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Brighton.

Hayden’s future has been up in the air for some time at St. James’ Park.

He might have left in any of the last few transfer windows, with the player keen to move back down south where is family are based.

To his credit, Hayden has knuckled down at Newcastle and arguably been one of the club’s best players over the last 18 months or so.

Fans have really taken to him, and he is also a firm Steve Bruce favourite.

Last term Hayden was virtually ever-present in the starting XI, making 35 appearances in all competitions.

The star has a good relationship with his manager (the pair also worked together at Hull City) meaning he is unlikely to kick up a fuss to leave, and it could be that he sees out his contract which only has one more year left to run.

TBR’s View – He’d be good business by West Ham

Newcastle would definitely be stung by Hayden leaving, and one team that should be elbowing the competition aside is West Ham.

The Hammers are short on strong midfield options – Carlos Sanchez has departed, Jack Wilshere’s injury problems are well documented and Mark Noble is not getting any younger.

Hayden – who earns around £22,000-a-week at Newcastle (Spotrac) – relishes doing the dirty work, and his tenacious style could make him a big hit with the Irons faithful.