Eddie Howe has admitted that one senior Newcastle United participant may go away the membership earlier than the shut of the summer time switch window regardless of that includes closely in the course of the aspect’s pre-season tour.
Left-back Jamal Lewis, who spent final season on mortgage at Championship aspect Watford, has been reintegrated into Howe’s plans after the Hornets opted towards signing him completely.
The 26-year-old has been a mainstay throughout pre-season — that includes towards SpVgg Unterhaching, Hull Metropolis and Yokohama F.Marinos earlier than enjoying a full 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over French aspect Stade Brestois.
Nonetheless, chatting with reporters after final weekend’s pleasant, Howe admitted there may be ‘an opportunity’ the 26-year-old may depart earlier than the beginning of the season.
“Yeah I feel he could possibly be. Whereas he’s right here we’ll deal with him with the respect he positively deserves from how he’s performed himself, educated and performed. He’s had a great pre-season,” the Newcastle boss stated.
“However there may be additionally an opportunity he may find yourself leaving the soccer membership however we’ll work with Jamal to search out the answer he desires for his profession.”
Since signing for the Magpies from Norwich Metropolis in 2020, Lewis, who has simply 12 months left on his contract, has featured in 36 aggressive matches in all competitions. He has registered one help in that point.