Speaking to Alan Parry of Sky Sports after his sides 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, Kinnear said: "Shay [Given] pulled out with a knee injury as did Insomnia... Insomnia.. er, Charlie."
To which the French winger later responded: "First of all, I wish to apologise to the fans for wanting to leave the club. However, hacing been insulted by Joe Kinnear, I will never play for him again while he remains Newcastle manager."
A swap deal involving Ryan Taylor is said to be on the table, whilst Jason Koumas may also be offered to sweeten the deal.
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