Newcastle United striker looking for St James's Park exit route – report
Muto has started just two games for United under Steve Bruce – scoring in the League Cup against Leicester City, but failing to impress in the 5-0 Premier League battering against the Foxes just weeks later.
And due to his lack of action the Telegraph are reporting that Muto is frustrated and wants out in January.
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Hide AdThe 27-year-old was signed from Mainz by former boss Rafa Benitez in the summer of 2018 for a fee believed to total £9.5million with add ons.
Muto, who started his career in the J-League with FC Tokyo, has started just eight games since his arrival from the Bundesliga.
In that time he has scored just twice. His other goal came last season in a late 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford.