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Newcastle holds talks with captain Jamaal Lascelles over improved new deal after Swansea heroics

NEWCASTLE UNITED have reportedly opened talks with Jamaal Lascelles over a new contract.

The Magpies captain is currently the toast of the Toon Army after his match-winning display on Sunday.

 Jamaal Lascelles has opened contract talks with Newcastle
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Jamaal Lascelles has opened contract talks with NewcastleCredit: Reuters
 The centre-half is set for a pay rise at the Magpies
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The centre-half is set for a pay rise at the MagpiesCredit: PA:Press Association

Lascelles blocked an effort on the line before heading the only goal to secure Newcastle three points at Swansea.

And the Chronicle claim his fine form is set to be rewarded with a new deal.

The 23-year-old still has three years left on his current deal at St. James' Park.

But he is now due to receive a pay rise following discussions with club officials.

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez made Lascelles captain in 2016 and views the centre-half as a key figure inside the dressing-room.

The ex-Nottingham Forest man has been linked with Premier League big boys Chelsea and Liverpool over the past year.

 Lascelles is a firm favourite at Newcastle
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Lascelles is a firm favourite at NewcastleCredit: Getty Images - Getty

And after he has continued to impress following the return to the top-flight, Toon chiefs want to secure his long-term future at the club.

Lascelles appears to be loving life under Benitez and has spoken of his determination to continue improving from working with the Spaniard.

He said previously: “I am still young, still 23.

 Lascelles joined Newcastle from Nottingham Forest in 2014
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Lascelles joined Newcastle from Nottingham Forest in 2014Credit: Rex Features
 Rafa Benitez made him captain in the summer of 2016
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Rafa Benitez made him captain in the summer of 2016Credit: Getty
 And he skippered them to Championship glory in his first season as leader
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And he skippered them to Championship glory in his first season as leaderCredit: Getty Images - Getty

“I still have a lot to improve on. I know that, everybody knows that, the manager knows that.

“But I am a listener and a learner. I will always work hard.”

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