Anderlecht defender Chancel Mbemba has confirmed he's set to join Newcastle United.

The 20-year-old was left out of the Anderlecht side that beat Lazio in a pre-season friendly on Sunday and cannot wait to make the move to Tynside.

"The transfer is not finalised yet. There are still some details to work out but it will go (through) and I'm proud of myself," Mbemba told the Belgian media.

"I worked very hard for it to arrive and it's a childhood dream come true. In Congo, everyone dreams of one day playing in the Premier League. In my country, it is the place to be."