Agent claims Wright-Phillips interest.

Rumours are starting to surface over who will be the potential for Wayne Routledge, should he complete his loan move to QPR of course.

The wisdom of allowing Routledge out on loan is very much dependant on who Newcastle have lined up as a replacement, or if they have a replacement lined up at all. It wouldn't make sense for the club to allow Routledge to leave without replacing him, but on the other hand, if they have someone lined up then you could at least see some logic in allowing Routledge to leave on a temporary basis.

One of the names that was sure to be thrown around is Shaun Wright-Phillips, and it didn't take long to happen as his agent has already confirmed that there is interest from Newcastle regarding a move for the player. Wayne Lindsay claims that the 29-year-old is weighing up his options and will only be moving for footballing reasons this time around.

"I can confirm that Newcastle United are definitely an option that he does have," said Lindsay. "At the moment, they're one of four options and it's really down to the player himself which club he decides to go to."

One of those options looks like Fulham. Would Wright-Phillips prefer to move back down South and work under a former boss in the shape of Mark Hughes for the final few years of his career?

Shaun Wright-Phillips is said to be on a rather large salary, which would seem to put a dampener on any move for the right-sided midfielder. I've heard rumours and reports of Wright-Phillips being on anywhere between £60,000-£90,000 a week, but his agent insists that money is not the motivator behind his client's next move.

"I know what is being said, but I don't see wages being a stumbling block if he goes to Newcastle," said Lindsay. "He's really just assessing what his opportunities and options are and it'll be a decision taken for football reasons."

"Clearly it is well documented what his current situation (on the fringes of the Manchester City squad) is. The next move may well be a permanent one so it is important what he decides to do. There isn't really a timeline as such - it just needs to be done before the end of January."

So interest in bringing SWP to SJP? Or is there? Could this be yet another case of an agent using the name of Newcastle United to drum up some greater interest in his client? I don't for one minute buy into the fact that his agent is saying it's not about money. Agent's are all about money.

A right-winger would seem to be on the cards for Pardew, but whether or not it is this particular right-winger reamins to be seen. One thing is certain though, and that is if the club are to let Routledge go out on loan then they will need to bring in a replacement.

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