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title: "Newcastle: Lee Ryder provides Andy Carroll update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "David Comerford"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-05-25T06:35:12Z"
modified: "2021-05-25T06:35:12Z"
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# Newcastle: Lee Ryder provides Andy Carroll update

**Andy Carroll will learn his Newcastle fate on Thursday, according to [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andy-carrolls-gesture-steve-bruce-20662201.amp?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar&__twitter_impression=true) journalist Lee Ryder.**

### The lowdown

The 32-year-old is [approaching the end of his contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andy-carroll/profil/spieler/48066) at St James’ Park, having [rejoined the Magpies](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49279772) ahead of the 2019/20 season after being released by West Ham.

Carroll has made [22 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andy-carroll/profil/spieler/48066) in all competitions this season, with his only goal coming in a 2-1 defeat to Leicester in March.

The striker is one of a number of Toon players [out of contract in June](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/vertragsende/verein/762). The group also includes wingers Jacob Murphy and Christian Atsu, centre-back Federico Fernandez and midfielder Henri Saivet.

### The latest

Carroll was an [unused substitute](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andy-carroll/leistungsdaten/spieler/48066) as Newcastle beat Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage on the final day of the Premier League season, and Ryder [speculated](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andy-carrolls-gesture-steve-bruce-20662201.amp?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar&__twitter_impression=true) that his ‘thumbs up towards the stands’ may have been a goodbye.

The [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andy-carrolls-gesture-steve-bruce-20662201.amp?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar&__twitter_impression=true) reporter added that the former Liverpool striker will be told whether he is being released later this week, with Mike Ashley possibly having the ‘final word’.

### The verdict

Carroll’s time at Newcastle would appear to be up. He hasn’t made enough of a contribution since he returned to Tyneside two years ago, scoring just [once in 43 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andy-carroll/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/48066/verein/762) in that time.

Given that he’s now 32, it’s probably in his interests to be playing regular football in a division such as the Championship rather than occupying a bit-part role at Newcastle.

The priority for Ashley should be to extend the contract of Murphy, whose [impressive run of form](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/141486/MatchStatistics/Jacob-Murphy) was instrumental in steering Newcastle to safety.

**In other news, [Newcastle have reportedly held talks with this Championship defender](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/cameron-carter-vickers-tottenham-spurs/).**