Aleksandar Mitrovic loan move to Anderlecht 'breaks down' as Islam Slimani arrives at St James's Park
Aleksandar Mitrovic's move to Anderlecht has 'broken down', according to a report.
Mitrovic flew to Belgium this afternoon after incoming striker Islam Slimani arrived on Tyneside.
Newcastle United had agreed to loan Mitrovic back to his former club.
He tweeted: "Understand Alexsandar Mitrovic loan deal from Newcastle United to Anderlecht has broken down."
The proposed move is reportedly off because Anderlecht failed to a sell a player to fund the deal.
Mitrovic could yet join another club before tonight's 11pm deadline.
Meanwhile, Slimani is understood to have completed his medical, but his half-season loan has not yet been announced by Newcastle.
Slimani is at St James's Park for tonight's home game against Burnley.