Newcastle watch as Real Madrid ponder Woodgate sale

Real Madrid are ready to listen to offers for defender Jonathan Woodgate.

The club's technical team rate Woodgate highly and would be happy for him to stay next season. However, his shocking injury record, which has seen him play just four games in two seasons, has forced the club to consider his sale.

If the right offer arrives, Real will sell the England international.

A return to Newcastle is on the cards for Woody, with speculation suggesting a pay-as-you-play contract will soon be tabled to the centre-half.