The 29-year-old has missed Newcastle’s last two games with an ankle problem, but should be fit for the clash with rivals Sunderland on Sunday.
Manager Alan Pardew told the Journal: “The injury news is looking positive for us and we should have some important players back.
“Shola Ameobi should be fit now, Jonas will be fine and Jose Enrique should be available too.
“It will be a boost to have Shola back. He is going to train on Friday and that is what we are working towards at the moment – although there is a couple of days’ work to be done there.”
