New signing Chancel Mbemba has been granted permission to play against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday



By Dan King - Newcastle United Digital Editor



Newcastle United can confirm that due to the nature of Saturday's pre-season friendly against Borussia MÃ¶nchengladbach, 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.

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