Newcastle United captain Kevin Nolan is set to sign a fresh deal with the club.
The 28-year old former Bolton midfielder has enjoyed a stellar return to the Premier League with 12 goals for the Magpies this term and is now likely to end speculation regarding his future by putting pen to a new contract.
"Negotiations are at an advanced stage. Most things have been agreed and I would think I will sign next week or the week after," he told the Evening Chronicle.
"The gaffer and the board have been great about it. It's almost done and dusted.
"I want the whole thing over and done with because, until I sign, everyone is going to be asking me about it."
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