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Moussa Sissoko trains alone as he attempts to force move away from Newcastle to Real Madrid or Arsenal before end of window

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Published: 23:44, 8 Aug 2016
Updated: 13:45, 30 Oct 2018

MOUSSA SISSOKO claims he is training alone as he attempts to secure a move away from St James' Park.

The France international, linked with moves to Real Madrid and Arsenal, returned to Tyneside last week and missed the defeat at Fulham on Friday.

Moussa Sissoko starred in the Euro 2016 final but could not help France beat Portugal — Sissoko starred in the Euro 2016 final but could not help France beat PortugalCredit: Getty Images

The midfielder could not help Newcastle survive Premier League relegation either last season — The midfielder could not help Newcastle survive Premier League relegation eitherCredit: AP:Associated Press

Rafa Benitez saw first-hand how tough the Championship is going to be — Rafa Benitez has warned that Sissoko will not leave Toon on the cheapCredit: Reuters

Newcastle have slapped a £35million price tag on the midfielder and Toon boss Rafa Benitez, who has warned he will not leave on the cheap, still expects him to be part of Newcastle's Championship squad.

But Sissoko has revealed: "I am preparing with my own coach.

"I joined the squad slowly, hoping the transfer will be soon.

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"But I am not going to sign without thinking.

"Real Madrid are a very big club, but you have to think and have no regrets.

"I still hope to have the chance to join a more exclusive club.

Sissoko and new Manchester United signing Paul Pogba in the Euro 2016 final — Sissoko and new Manchester United signing Paul Pogba in the Euro 2016 finalCredit: Getty Images

Ivan Toney has joined ???? on loan for the first half of the season — Ivan Toney has joined Shrewsbury on loan for the first half of the seasonCredit: Action Images

"Now we are negotiating with Newcastle. My agent has had discussions with the club.

"They are open to a departure."

Sissoko, 26, started for France in the Euro 2016 final, just weeks after he was part of the Newcastle side relegated from the Premier League.

Defender Ivan Toney, signed by Steve McClaren from Northampton a year ago, has joined Shrewsbury Town on loan for half the season.

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