Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has reportedly agreed to wear the Premier League club's Wonga logo on his shirt despite previously objecting due to his religious views.
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Cisse pulled out of Newcastle's pre-season tour to Portugal after telling the club he was not prepared to promote the money-lending company, who have replaced Virgin Money – also a money-lending company – as the Magpies' sponsor for the forthcoming season, because it conflicted with his Muslim beliefs.
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However, after several weeks of negotiations, the Senegal international has been persuaded to return to the fold, according to reports on Thursday.
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Newcastle are yet to confirm the development, but sources close to the 28-year-old are said to expect him to resume training with his teammates on Friday.
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Cisse's return would be a major boost to Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, who has been unable to sign any new strikers despite making that his top priority at the end of last season.
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Cisse arrived at St James' Park in a £9 million ($13.8 million, 10.4 million euros) switch from German side Freiburg in January last year and was an instant hit as he scored 13 goals in his first 14 appearances.
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He struggled to recapture that form last term but still remains a key figure for the Tyneside outfit.