Chancel Mbemba could make his Newcastle United debut today.

The DR Congo international could take the field along with home debutants Gini Wijnaldum and Aleksandar Mitrovic with all three new boys available for the clash with Borussia Monchengladbach.

A club statement on Mbemba read: “Newcastle United can confirm that due to the nature of Saturday's pre-season friendly against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the club has obtained the necessary permissions in order for Chancel Mbemba to be involved in the squad to face the Bundesliga outfit.

“The club would like to thank Anderlecht for their co-operation in this matter.

“The player has an appointment overseas in midweek to make his formal visa application, which the club expect to be issued in order that he can be available for selection for the Magpies' first game of the Barclays Premier League season against Southampton."