Newcastle are in an unusual situation of ambiguity, with midfielder Sandro Tonali set to travel with the squad for Saturday’s game against Wolves despite a 10-month suspension.

According to an Italian source, the 10-month ban is still subject to approval by Italian authorities. Tonali is open for selection until formal ratification occurs on Friday afternoon.

The 23-year-old, a £55 million summer transfer from AC Milan, will miss the rest of Newcastle’s season as well as Italy’s Euro 2024 finals campaign if they qualify. Tonali will be unable to play competitive football until August 2024, although he will be able to train with Newcastle and play in friendlies until then.

Tonali had been cooperating with the inquiry, and his legal team was working on a plea bargain after admitting to betting on AC Milan to win games in a session at the Italian Federation in Turin.