Newcastle United midfielder 'agrees' exit as goalkeeper departure confirmed after Bournemouth visit

With younger brother Lewis sidelined because of a metatarsal injury and Sandro Tonali still suspended at the time, Miley featured regularly for Eddie Howe’s first-team during pre-season.

The 20-year-old featured in friendlies against SpVgg Unterhaching, Hull City and Urawa Red Diamonds before making his senior St James’ Park debut versus Girona.

“It’s a lazy comparison but it was a very Lewy Miley type performance and I mean that as a massive compliment because he was very composed on the ball and very diligent off the ball, I thought he really helped us,” Howe said after the 4-0 win over Girona.

“Good tactically which isn’t easy for someone so young to come in and deliver that. As always with Jamie, he’s very level-headed and calm. That will have been a big moment in his career and I was delighted with how he did.”

Speaking to local reporters in Japan, Miley admitted he was open to the idea of tasting his first loan experience after a knee injury last year scuppered his chances.

Miley said: “We’ll see what happens in the next few weeks and before the end of the transfer window and whether I can maybe go out on loan but I’m not sure yet.”

When asked if the plan was to loan Miley out this summer, Howe continued: “We’ll always make an individual decision but certainly he is someone that falls into the category of possibly benefiting from a loan.

“This pre-season I think we’ve seen a big jump in his level of performance and renewed confidence. He looks good physically so let’s wait and see what happens.” 

Miley hasn’t been named in Newcastle’s squad for the opening games against Southampton, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. And according to Football Insider, the midfielder has agreed to join Newport on loan.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Max Thompson has joined Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old travelled to Tokyo with Howe’s squad but didn’t feature in any games. On Sunday, Thompson was spotted at Bournemouth alongside Nick Pope and John Ruddy but wasn’t named in the matchday squad.

“It’s a good opportunity for me to try and get some games under my belt – hopefully prove what I can do,” said Thompson. “I’m quite a proactive goalkeeper. I like to stay high, come off my line and come for crosses. I’d like to think I’ve got a bit of everything.”