Decision time on long-serving Newcastle United player
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Newly-promoted Luton Town could offer Jamaal Lacelles first-team football – after a season on the fringes at Newcastle United.
The club’s long-serving captain only started two Premier League games last season.
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Hide AdLuton are looking to sign a central defender following their promotion from the Championship last season, and Lascelles is a potential summer transfer target.
Lascelles, signed from Nottingham Forest in 2014, has fallen down the pecking order at St James’ Park, and the club is looking to recruit a right-sided centre-half in the transfer window.
The 29-year-old, handed the captain's armband in 2016 by then-manager Rafa Benitez, only has one year left on his Newcastle contract – and a decision will need to be made on his future.
Lascelles missed the end of last season with a calf injury.
"It's a real shame, but I'm confident I'll have a speedy recovery," said Lascelles. "I'll work to come back even fitter."
Kieran Trippier has captained United when Lascelles has not been on the pitch.
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