Caig spent three years at St James’s Park during his playing career, but the goalkeeper didn’t make a first-team appearance.
Now goalkeeping coach at Dundee United, Caig’s set to take up a position at Newcastle’s Academy, according to the Daily Record.
Caig, signed by Sir Bobby Robson in 2003, reportedly wants to return to the North East for “family reasons”.
The 47-year-old was a team-mate of academy manager Steve Harper at United.
Check out the latest Premier League speculation below...
1. Saka set for pay hike
Arsenal are reportedly ready to quadruple Bukauo Saka’s salary as they look to tie down the academy graduate to a new deal. (The Sun)
2. Guedes on Wolves radar
Wolves are being linked with a move for Valencia winger Goncalo Guedes. (Estadio Deportivo)
3. Man United target Richarlison
Manchester United now want to sign Everton striker, Richarlison, in the summer transfer window. Arsenal have also been linked. (Goal)
4. MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Ronald Araujo (L) of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Vinicius Junior (R) of Real Madrid CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 20, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Man United are readying a £33.6million bid to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. (Nacional)