Newcastle United news: Tiote set to stay in Toon, La Manga verdict

The midfielder has been interesting clubs in China.

But a move to the Chinese Super League before Friday's transfer deadline is looking increasingly unlikely.

And Tiote is focused on next Wednesday's Premier League game against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

The 29-year-old was in La Manga, Spain, with his team-mates last week for a training camp and friendly against Lillestrom, beaten 2-1 by Steve McClaren's side.

Our columnist @GallowgateShots has given his verdict on the trip, which was labelled a "jolly" by some fans.

Read it here.

Finally, Peter Beardsley, Newcastle's football development manager, has been talking about the elevation of a number of the club's young players to the first-team squad.

Find out which teenage United player has been honoured by the Premier League here.