Jonas Gutierrez may rundown his contract at Newcastle United.

The Evening Chronicle says the Magpies feel that the winger is surplus to requirements despite having another season left on his contract.

Gutierrez is also close to triggering a clause in his current deal that extends his contract by an extra year.

And that means that he may not be fielded again as a Newcastle player in a competitive game.

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