Newcastle United 'exercise option' on midfielder's contract

The midfielder had an impressive season for loan club Rotherham United to to March when football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Barlaser’s contract was due to expire at the end of the campaign.

However, the club have taken up an option to extend his deal by another year, according to the Daily Mail.

The 23-year-old, it’s reported, has been told he will be part of the club’s first-team squad next season.