PA Images/Alamy Images

Newcastle United are reportedly set to reward Fabian Schar with a new contract.

That’s according to a recent report from TEAMtalk, who claim the Swiss international is the next name on the Magpies’ list to be offered a contract extension.

Keen to reward the 31-year-old with a new, and presumably, improved deal, Eddie Howe will be desperate for the centre-back to commit his future to the club.

Not only has Schar formed a formidable partnership with Sven Botman, but his connection with the fans typifies what the club are all about.

So, now in line for a new deal, which would see him stay beyond his current contract’s 2025 expiry date, Schar’s week, after he scored a worldie against Paris Saint-Germain during Wednesday night’s blockbuster Champions League group game at St. James’ Park, looks to be about to get a whole lot better.

During his time in the northeast, Schar, arguably the Magpies’ greatest-ever pound-for-pound signing after he joined from Deportivo de La Coruna in 2018 for just £3 million (TM), has directly contributed to 17 goals in 151 games in all competitions.,

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Timberwolves mount incredible second-half comeback to stun Nuggets in Game 7
Watch: NASCAR drivers exchange punches after crash in All-Star Race
Knicks star offers passionate defense of HC Tom Thibodeau after Game 7 loss
Xander Schauffele proves doubters wrong with historic win at 2024 PGA Championship
Canucks won't have linchpin forward for Game 7 vs. Oilers
Pacers ride historic shooting performance to Game 7 blowout of Knicks
Watch: Aaron Judge blasts 13th home run in Yankees' seventh straight win
Knicks' Jalen Brunson suffers serious injury in Game 7 vs. Pacers
Phil Foden lifts Manchester City to fourth consecutive English Premier League title
Dodgers add recently acquired left-hander to active roster
Report: 2023 No. 7 pick expected to terminate KHL contract, join Flyers
Mavericks advance to Western Conference Finals aided by controversial call late
Connor McDavid, Oilers hammer Canucks to force Game 7
Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk epic increases excitement for potential rematch
Seize the Grey wins in muddy Preakness
Even Mike Budenholzer admits the Suns need a point guard
Watch: Juan Soto's first multi-homer game as a Yankee
Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa lead at PGA Championship
Knicks could get major boost for Game 7 showdown with Pacers
Giants All-Star pitcher suffers setback in recovery from injury