Sandro Tonali's return for Newcastle following his 10-month ban for breaching betting rules will be an "incredible release" for the midfielder, says manager Eddie Howe.
Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan last summer for £55m, was banned by the Italian Football Federation in October for breaching rules while playing in Serie A.
The 23-year-old's ban expires on Tuesday, meaning he is eligible to play for the Magpies against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
"He will definitely be in the squad," said Howe. "He is fit, he just hasn't had the match [practice] - the most important thing with the game time.