Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe ponders future of Sheffield Wednesday target Elliot Anderson

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has yet to make his mind up on the future of Elliot Anderson. Scotland Under-21 international Anderson, a long-time Sheffield Wednesday target, has caught the eye during the Magpies pre-season tour of Austria.

Howe and his coaching staff have run the rule over Anderson in Newcastle's friendlies against 1860 Munich and Mainz 05. The 19-year-old delivered an impressive performance in the Premier League side's 1-0 loss to Mainz 05 yesterday.

Several clubs, including the Owls, are interested in taking Anderson on a season-long loan next season should the forward be allowed to leave St James Park on a temporary basis. But Howe insists he has yet to make a decision on Anderson's future.

Howe said: “He did well again. I thought he showed an ability to turn in those tight areas, it was a congested pitch centrally. I thought he did really well a couple of times without being able to force the last pass that we wanted.

"Nothing’s clear at this point. He’s in and around the group. "He’s not looking out of place. "In that company, that’s saying something.

"We’ll do what’s best for us and Elliot. When I say us I mean the team and the club. "I think if we feel he’ll play minutes, we’ll keep him. "If he won’t play and contribute, we’ll loan him."

Anderson, who will now join the group in Portugal later this week, spent last season on loan at Bristol Rovers. He scored eight goals in 21 appearances to help the Gas secure promotion to League One.