Meanwhile, Liverpool's Charles Itandje has been suspended for 14 days and will be offloaded at the earliest opportunity after 'inappropriate' conduct at this week's Hillsborough memorial service.
Manager Rafa Benitez and other senior Anfield officials are furious at television footage showing the goalkeeper, 26, laughing and simulating dance moves.
They will impose the maximum fine at their disposal, around £25,000. Sacking him may prove difficult but Benitez will do his utmost to remove him during the summer.