Magpies to talk to Cisse over shirt row
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Newcastle to speak to Papiss Cisse after he refused to wear new Magpies shirt
Newcastle say they will talk to striker Papiss Cisse after he refused to wear their new shirt next season in a row over sponsors.
Cisse, who is a target for Russian side Anzhi, has edged towards the Magpies exit door after becoming angry with the club agreeing a shirt sponsorship with pay day loan company Wonga.
The 28-year-old, who is a devout Muslim, is just one of a handful of players to raise concern about Wonga, with Cheick Tiote and Hatem Ben Arfa also upset at the sponsorship on religious and ethical grounds.
Sharia law states that Muslims are not allowed to benefit from lending or receiving money from other person.
But Newcastle have now confirmed to the Press Association that they will meet with Cisse to discuss the issue and try and find a compromise.
Wonga have become controversial for their high interest loan policy, that sees them offering short-term cash with an APR of over 4000%.
If no agreement can be reached, the deal is likely to push Cisse closer to the Newcastle exit door, with reports in Russia claiming Anzhi are set to return with a £17million bid soon.
Newcastle say they will talk to striker Papiss Cisse after he refused to wear their new shirt next season in a row over sponsors.
Cisse, who is a target for Russian side Anzhi, has edged towards the Magpies exit door after becoming angry with the club agreeing a shirt sponsorship with pay day loan company Wonga.
The 28-year-old, who is a devout Muslim, is just one of a handful of players to raise concern about Wonga, with Cheick Tiote and Hatem Ben Arfa also upset at the sponsorship on religious and ethical grounds.
Sharia law states that Muslims are not allowed to benefit from lending or receiving money from other person.
But Newcastle have now confirmed to the Press Association that they will meet with Cisse to discuss the issue and try and find a compromise.
Wonga have become controversial for their high interest loan policy, that sees them offering short-term cash with an APR of over 4000%.
If no agreement can be reached, the deal is likely to push Cisse closer to the Newcastle exit door, with reports in Russia claiming Anzhi are set to return with a £17million bid soon.
