The 20-year-old was signed from Lens just two years but has not made the progress United expected of him in the last two seasons.
Abeid made an instant impression at United in the summer of 2011 when Alan Pardew added him to his first- team squad to tour the United States.
The Algeria midfielder's contributions last season were in the league and FA Cup, while this campagn just two appearances in the Europa League this term tell their own story.
Pardew had hoped Abeid would step up to the plate in the first half of the season after being part of the first-team squad last summer during the club's tour of Germany and Austria.
However, even though Pardew's team was besieged by injuries in the first phase of the season, Abeid did not impress enough in training to stake a claim.
That resulted in him being farmed out on loan to Scottish Premier League outfit St Johnstone, where he has made 10 appearances under the watchful eye of ex-Northern Ireland and Manchester City star Steve Lomas and former Toon keeper Tommy Wright.
However, the Chronicle understands St Johnstone are not going to follow up their interest in the player despite solid performances.
Meanwhile, United supporters are hoping to see goalkeeper Steve Harper awarded with a testimonial after 20 years of service.
The matter was discussed at the latest NUFC Fans United meeting which was attended by Newcastle's supporters liaison officer Lee Marshall.
The notes from the meeting said: "It was felt he club should reward Steve's loyal service with a testimonial and a number of people felt it was disappointing nothing had been announced."
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