Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says that Jamal Lewis has "a lot to offer" and hopes he can give him an opportunity this season.
The £10million signing from Norwich City is yet to figure in United's pre-season matches but Howe has hinted he will be part of the 25-man squad come September. Lewis, still just 24, was not included in United's Premier League roster last January as he was struggling with groin problems.
Since then he has been under the knife in Germany for surgery but rejoined the squad earlier this month. Lewis has been on both trips to Austria and Portugal this summer.