Chelsea are hoping to find a solution to Andrey Santos' loan in the coming months.

The Brazilian midfielder is struggling to make an impression at Nottingham Forest.

However, he may have a lifeline in England, with Newcastle United interested in signing him, says Football.London.

The Magpies need a new midfielder, as Sandro Tonali is set for a long ban from football for betting violations.

Santos is untested, but if Tonali is out for 12 months, then Newcastle may be ready to do a deal in January.

Forest aren't expected to stand in Chelsea's way should they choose to recall him.