Eddie Howe faces dilemma as Newcastle receive five offers for midfielder

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HARROGATE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Elliot Anderson of Newcastle United reacts following defeat in the Papa John's EFL Trophy Group match between Harrogate Town and Newcastle United U21's at The EnviroVent Stadium on October 05, 2021 in Harrogate, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

According to The Chronicle, Elliot Anderson is being actively pursued by Preston, Luton, Birmingham, Reading, and Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan.

The Owls, whom we are scheduled to play in the FA Cup on Saturday, are currently ranked second in League One, while Preston and Luton are currently in the top 10 teams in the Championship.

Reading now have Andy Carroll, a former Mag, and Jeff Hendrick, a Toon loanee, on their rosters, while Birmingham have made good use of the Premier League loan market in recent years.

The 20-year-old was anticipated to be a part of Eddie Howe’s plans for this season after an impressive stint in League Two with Bristol Rovers.

Howe must choose whether to send Anderson  on loan to get some much-needed first-team time after just 96 minutes of Premier League play in eight substitute appearances and two Carabao Cup starts against Tranmere and Crystal Palace.