The Sunday Mirror reports that Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is winning the race to take the 20-year-old on loan in January.
Zaha joined United in a £15million move from Crystal Palace in the summer.
The England Under-21’s only appearance for United this season was in the Community Shield victory over Wigan.
United boss David Moyes is ready to let the youngster leave on loan in January and the talented winger reportedly prefers a move to Newcastle.
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “The prospect of playing at Newcastle is the preferred one at present but it depends on United allowing a loan move to happen.”