Matz Sels is close to sealing a loan move to Anderlecht as Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez prepares to shake up his goalkeeping department.
The 25-year-old Belgian is set to return to his native country just 12 months after heading for Tyneside from Gent on a five-year deal.
It is understood an agreement is close, but that the paperwork is yet to be completed.
A £5million signing, Sels started last season as Benitez's first-choice keeper, but lost his place to Karl Darlow in September and has made only five appearances - all of them in cup competitions - since.