Newcastle United could be able to offload a first team star who is not in the manager's plans.

The Magpies are finalising their transfer business with the window set to close at the start of September.

Per Sky Sports in Italy, Serie A side Empoli are keen on a loan move for United winger Ryan Fraser.

The Magpies would be happy to move Fraser away from the club, as he does not get along with boss Eddie Howe.

Despite working with each other at Bournemouth, Howe and Fraser fell out last term.

The Italian side would be happy to do a deal, but there would be a stipulation.

They are only willing to pay around 50 percent of Fraser's wages.