Alex Gilliead is preparing to leave Newcastle United.
The Evening Chronicle says Newcastle could lose talented young winger Gilliead after delaying offering the 22-year-old a new contract at St James Park.
Gilliead has experience in the Football League with Bradford and Carlisle, but is yet to make his breakthrough in the North East.
United's stalling has left them unable to claim compensation if he does depart and join another club.