Newcastle United are close to making their first sale of the summer - despite their managerial situation remaining uncertain.
Rafa Benitez is yet to sign an extension to his contract, which expires on June 30, and that has led to a postponement of significant transfer business both in and out at St James' Park.
However, United are already willing to listen to offers for their fringe players, and Joselu is on the verge of returning to Spain.
According to Mundo Deportivo , the forward - who is surplus to requirements at Newcastle , regardless of who is manager - has all but agreed a £1.7million move to Deportivo Alaves.
The report claims that the 29-year-old could be unveiled at the Mendizorrotza imminently, so advanced are the discussions with the La Liga club over a deal.
Joselu joined Newcastle from Stoke City for £5m during the summer of 2016 and scored six goals in 49 appearances for the Magpies.
However, once on-loan striker Salomon Rondon discovered his full fitness last term, Joselu barely made an appearance beyond the turn of the year - often struggling to even claim a place among United's substitutes.
With Joselu set to depart and Rondon's loan deal expiring, the only out-and-out striker due to return to pre-season training as things stand is Dwight Gayle - highlighting the pressing need for the Magpies to finally resolve Benitez's contract situation and press on with their summer transfer business.
