Shola Ameobi , 32, has hinted that he could depart Newcastle United when he comes off contract in the summer. <br /><br />The Newcastle hierarchy has not yet opened talks with the Nigeria international&nbsp; regarding a new deal and the Nigerian is very concerned.<br /><br />Speaking to the electronic edition of <i>Shields Gazette</i>, Ameobi said : &ldquo;After the summer, my future is unclear.<br /><br />&ldquo;Basically, I&rsquo;ll do what I&rsquo;ve always done. Like I&rsquo;ve always said, I&rsquo;ve never taken it for granted. Every time I step on that pitch, I relish it.<br /><br />&ldquo;When it does finally end, it&rsquo;ll be a sad moment, but at the moment my focus is trying to help this club.&rdquo;<br /><br />In recent days, Shola Ameobi has been linked with a transfer to Chinese club Guangzhou R &amp; F.<br /><br />He has been on the payroll of Newcastle United for close to two decades.<br /><i><br />Photo Credit: footballtop.com</i><br /><br />