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Kevin Mbabu could be made available for loan by Newcastle United.

The Swiss defender made his return to action in the Corby Tournament over the weekend when starring in the victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Mbabu is facing some stiff competition to be one of United’s back-up defenders this season, with youngster Jamie Sterry currently enjoying a run of games in the first team in pre-season.

And that could make life difficult for Mbabu as he looks for game-time for the Magpies.

Mbabu, who recently had his contract extended by two years, is understood to be wanted by a clutch of clubs in the Championship with a loan deal a possibility for the 21-year-old later in the transfer window.

For now Mbabu is hoping to get more pre-season minutes under his belt for United.

The former Servette player said over the weekend: “I’m hoping to get some more minutes and get towards pushing for the first team.

“It was really important for me to come down here because I need to play games and I need to get some confidence as well.

“I’m happy with my performance, the performance of the team, and also that I got a full 90 minutes.”