Cisse in PFA talk to solve Wonga stand-off

PLAYERS’ chief Gordon Taylor hopes to solve Papiss Cisse’s Wonga stand-off with Newcastle.

The Toon striker has refused to wear a shirt with the sponsor’s name due to his Islamic beliefs which forbid lending money for interest.

It saw the Sengal star, 28, miss Toon’s pre-season trip to Portugal and fans feared Cisse could have played his last game for the club.

PFA head Taylor said: “We’re working with Newcastle United, Papiss and his advisor to achieve a satisfactory settlement.

“We’re consulting experienced people within football used to dealing with equality issues who are Muslims.”

Cisse has yet to train with his team-mates after reporting back earlier this month.

The £10million signing from Freiburg, wore Newcastle strips advertising banks Virgin Money and Northern Rock, but objects to Wonga who have sky-high interest rates.