The midfielder is understood to be among the big-earning players the relegated club is willing to offload this summer in a bid to reduce a crippling wage bill.

However, Nolan's agent has insisted the 26-year-old is fully committed to United, despite the drop, while the Liverpudlian himself – who reported back for pre-season training on Wednesday – is desperate to show Newcastle's fans his best form.

The former Bolton Wanderers captain, signed in January for £4.5m, was dismissed in only his second game in black and white, and was short of fitness on his return.

Asked about United's support, Nolan told the Gazette: "I get fed up of reading about them, because they're that good.

"That's not a nasty thing saying it, it's just because you don't even have to mention it.

"As soon as people know you play for Newcastle, they want to talk about the fans and the stadium. That just comes naturally with Newcastle.

"You know how fantastic they are. They supported us throughout – they were absolutely brilliant (last season).

"I've got no problems with them. They've got behind us even in games where we've been in a bit of a sticky situation."

Nolan – under contract at St James's Park until 2013 – made 10 starts for Newcastle last term.

* Three more Newcastle United games will be broadcast live next season. Sky Sports will show the home games against Reading, on August 15 (5.20pm kick-off), and Leicester City, on August 31 (7.45pm), and the visit to Cardiff City, which has been put back 24 hours to September 12 (2.05pm).