Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew insists Jak Alnwick can win a new contract.
The 21-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the campaign and there is already interest from other clubs.
Pardew said: "Of course (he can). This puts him in a great position if he plays really well in the next seven games and makes it more difficult for us when it comes to contract negotiations.
"That is definitely in Jak's court."
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