'In the next week' - Ross Wilson talks confirmed as Newcastle United weigh up defender deal
Fabian Schar is out of contract at Newcastle United this summer.
Newcastle United are set to discuss Fabian Schar’s future ‘in the next week’.
The 34-year-old is currently injured and won’t play a part in the Magpies’ final two matches of the season against West Ham United and Fulham.
Schar has been sidelined since the 4-3 comeback win over Leeds United in January, where he was stretchered off after sustaining ankle ligament damage.
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He was due to return after the March international break but was hit with a foot infection, which has ultimately brought his season to an end.
Fabian Schar ruled out of Newcastle United’s final two matches
Providing an update on Schar’s fitness ahead of the West Ham match on Sunday, Howe said: “I don't think he'll make the last two games, which is a real shame for Fabian because he was so close to returning a few weeks ago, and then, of course, he suffered the infection that he did.
“He's back running again and he's looking fit and healthy, but there's a big difference between that and actually playing. So, yes, I don't think he'll be there, which is a real shame for him.”
Fabian Schar out of contract at Newcastle United this summer
With Schar out of contract this summer, there is a possibility that he has played his last game for the club.
Howe is hoping for clarity on the situation ‘in the next week’, with conversations between sporting director Ross Wilson and the former Switzerland international’s representatives set to take place.
Newcastle have already confirmed that Kieran Trippier will leave when his deal expires on June 30, which will see supporters pay tribute to the right-back ahead of the West Ham clash.
Howe said: “I don't necessarily think it's so much about the farewell. I think Fabian's still got a lot to offer on the pitch. His qualities, I think, are still very much there.
“He's had a difficult season this year. He picked up a serious injury, but he's contributed so much. We'll have discussions, I'm sure, with him and his representatives in the next week.”
Schar has made over 250 appearances for Newcastle since joining from Deportivo La Coruna for £3million in 2018.