Manchester United veteran Michael Carrick is preparing to return to the Northeast.
The Sun says he's been preparing for his United exit by building a house in his native North East.
The midfielder, 35, believes his career at Old Trafford will come to an end this summer.
However, he wants to continue playing in the Premier League.
Rafa Benitez should be first in the queue to finally get Carrick into a Newcastle shirt.
The Spaniard has successfully guided the Magpies back into the top-flight at the first attempt.
His men sealed promotion with a 4-1 thumping of Preston on Monday night to ensure their stay in the Championship was short-lived.