LATEST: NICKY BUTT has not been put off by Paul Ince and Roy Keane getting the sack

Wigan’s hopes of signing Nicky Butt are fading after Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear claimed he wants to end his career with the Magpies.

Joe Kinnear hopes to keep hold of Nicky Butt so the veteran midfielder can pass on his experience to Newcastle’s youngsters.

Nicky Butt is set to take up Newcastle’s one-year contract offer and says he hopes to finish his career at St James’ Park.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has expressed his desire to finish his career with the club.

Wigan and Bolton have been alerted to the chance of signing Newcastle United skipper Nicky Butt on the cheap in January.

STEVE BRUCE is weighing up a New Year move to take Nicky Butt to Wigan

Former England international Nicky Butt fears that the current uncertainty surrounding Newcastle United’s future could lead to a mass exodus of players next year.

As Alan Shearer’s odds of taking over at Newcastle shortened, Nicky Butt says the players are being kept in the dark about the future of Joe Kinnear and the club’s long-term ownership.

Newcastle duo Michael Owen and Nicky Butt are out of the Premier League clash against West Brom at St James’ Park on Tuesday night.