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Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is close to agreeing a loan move to Newcastle after travelling to the north east to undergo a medical.
The 24-year-old is set to become United boss Alan Pardew's second signing of the transfer window after Hatem Ben Arfa completed a permanent move.
Ireland has struggled to rediscover his best form this season after moving to Villa from Manchester City last summer.
The last of his 13 appearances this season was at Liverpool on 6 December.
Newcastle are hopeful they can finalise the deal before the Premier League transfer window closes at 2300 GMT on Monday.
Should it go ahead Ireland could make his debut at Fulham on Wednesday evening.
Coincidentally, Ireland made his first appearance for Villa against Newcastle at St James' Park on 22 August, a game which he will not remember fondly as the Magpies romped to a 6-0 win.
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The 24-year-old is set to become United boss Alan Pardew's second signing of the transfer window after Hatem Ben Arfa completed a permanent move.
Ireland has struggled to rediscover his best form this season after moving to Villa from Manchester City last summer.
The last of his 13 appearances this season was at Liverpool on 6 December.
Newcastle are hopeful they can finalise the deal before the Premier League transfer window closes at 2300 GMT on Monday.
Should it go ahead Ireland could make his debut at Fulham on Wednesday evening.
Coincidentally, Ireland made his first appearance for Villa against Newcastle at St James' Park on 22 August, a game which he will not remember fondly as the Magpies romped to a 6-0 win.
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