Newcastle have bid for Mali International Modibo Maiga, the 23yr old plays for Sochaux and is upset with the heirachy for dismissing Newcastle's interest.
Newcastle are not new to this as it was only last year when Ben Arfa carried out a similar act. Maiga has expressed his anger and demands Sochaux to open discussions with Newcastle.
Sochaux offered the player a new contract only after Newcastle had come in for him suggesting an increas in value therefore a larger pricetag.
"Yes [they have made me an offer], but before the Newcastle offer I have not been offered anything, but now I would like the chairman to consider my interest. I want to leave," he said.
"I met everyone at Newcastle. They want me and it is not just any club. Premier League is a dream.
"That is the kind of game I like, it suits me and it is good for my career. I want to leave, he has to accept that and negotiate.
"I told the coach I would play and respect my contract, but the chairman has to talk about my transfer first. I don't want to annoy Sochaux, but I want it to be sorted out with Newcastle.
"Offers have now come for me and the chairman refused to talk. I had a meeting with him and I could not accept his position, it is just like a big slap in the face.
"It was the very first time I asked for something and I believe it is lack of respect. Why refusing to talk? It is selfish, I can't understand.
"You can't refuse such an offer. The sums are huge, both for me and for the club. Sochaux will not lose."
The striker, who can also ply his trade as a winger, joined Sochaux last season and scored 15 goals for the club finishing as one of the league's top scorers.
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