"Miley has proven he has a role to play for Newcastle. They see him every day, they know him inside out and they know how far they think he can go in his career, and whether he's the sort of player they want. Their midfield is as stable as any in the league, if you take Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali."
"Behind that, there's a question about who would be capable of coming in and stepping up if any of those three aren't available for any reason. Miley has always been useful for that purpose, and for rotating in Europe. Now, after that performance against Everton, he's making a real case for more regular football and showing he can be a big part of this team."
Newcastle could move on a couple of players in the January window, but Lewis Miley is not for sale. Miley struggled to break into the midfield this season but assisted Malick Thiaw and scored against Everton, reinforcing Eddie Howe's trust. Newcastle views Miley as a known quantity within the squad, a useful rotational option in Europe and a potential stand-in behind Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali. The club believes in his capacity to develop into a higher-level player and sees him as part of long-term midfield stability. Crystal Palace had been linked, but Newcastle will not listen to offers.
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