Sheffield Wednesday are ready to buy outright on-loan Newcastle United fullback Achraf Lazaar.

Owls boss Steve Bruce likes Lazaar and wants to add him to his squad for a promotion push next season.

When asked if the loan stint at Wednesday could become permanent, Lazaar told the Italian media: "They are all happy, they would like me to stay a long time. They saw my value, I'm happy.

"Sheffield Wednesday would like to hold me, we're talking about it.

"I have a two-year contract with Newcastle, so we'll see."