Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Eddie Howe has dropped a new hint on Yoane Wissa with the DR Congo international edging closer to full fitness after a knee injur with the Toon boss admitting: "He's close."

The £55million man will not be in the squad to face Man City this weekend and is unlikely to be ready for the Champions League clash in Marseille. But there has been hope behind the scenes that he could potentially be back in contention for either Everton next weekend or the home game with Tottenham Hotspur on December 2.

Howe was unable to commit to either date but said today: "No, I haven't got a clear, defined return date for you. He's working well, so he's not back training with us yet, but he's close.

"He's working with the sports sc

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