Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock was on Tyneside on Friday morning undergoing a medical as he looked to complete his move to Newcastle.
The Magpies hope to sign the 21-year-old midfielder, who had a hugely successful loan spell at St James' Park last season, in time to include him in their squad for Sunday's Premier League opener against West Ham.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning, head coach Steve Bruce said: 'He's having a medical as we speak, so we hope that comes through okay and he'll be able to train with us this afternoon.