Andy Carroll has beaten the mystery injury that was threatening to end his season - but is now sweating on the resumption of Premier League football and news on Newcastle's takeover with his contract set to expire.
The 31-year-old has not played since the middle of January and boss Steve Bruce said in February that they were unable to determine what the problem was, although it was connected to his hip.
However, we understand that Carroll has now been free of any pain for some time and is raring for a return to training.
The former England striker signed a one-year deal on a low basic wage with appearance incentives last August and had hoped to win an extension this season.