Conor Newton wants St Mirren stay

Newcastle United midfielder Conor Newton has revealed that he would be interested in extending his loan spell with St Mirren.

The 21-year-old joined the Scottish club in January, with his current loan deal set to expire at the end of the season. However, he has announced an interest to remain in Scotland.

"I don't know what will happen in the summer. If I have to move on, well that's life. I'm not naive enough to think I'm going to get flung straight into first-team football with Newcastle," he told the Daily Record.

"If the option came up to stay with St Mirren, it would definitely be worth thinking about. I've loved my time here so far. St Mirren has got a wee place in my heart now.

"I don't know if it's the fans and how brilliant they were on Sunday or because it's the place where I got my first taste of first-team football, but this place means a lot to me now and I can see myself staying here."

It is not yet clear whether Newton is in Newcastle's first-team plans for next season.