Newcastle United boss Steve McLaren has reiterated his desire to hang on to French midfielder Moussa Sissoko this summer.

Sissoko has reportedly been the subject of interest from Manchester City and Liverpool, but McLaren told BBC Newcastle it is imperative the Magpies keep the 25-year-old at St James' Park.

"We can't lose Moussa," McLaren said.

"I said to Lee Charnley we have to keep this guy.

"I know there is a lot of interest but he is under contract."