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Lewis has been capped 36 times by Northern Ireland Newcastle United left-back Jamal Lewis is on the verge of a shock move to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo. The 26-year-old, who joined the Magpies in 2020 for £15m from Norwich, is understood to be in Brazil finalising the move. Whilst neither club has yet confirmed the transfer, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill revealed that the move was on the cards. "Jamal is planning to join us later in the week after he completes his visa requirements and medical checks in Brazil, " said O'Neill, confirming Lewis would report late for NI's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Luxembourg and Bulgaria. "We wish him the best of luck in his new move to Sao Paulo. " Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was asked about player departures from St James' Park after their 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday and said Lewis' departure was a "possibility". "Maybe the players that have been linked with a move, like Jamal Lewis could possibly leave, but certainly we hope no one else does, " Howe said. Lewis has never been able to establish himself as a regular in the side since signing on a five-year deal in 2020 and has only made 36 appearances in Newcastle colours, the last of those back in January 2023. The defender, who has won 36 caps for Northern Ireland, spent last season on loan at Watford. However, he has not been involved in any of Newcastle's opening games of the season. Follow your Premier League club and get news, analysis and fan views sent direct to you Football latest: Phil Mc Nulty takes your questions on weekend's football as Liverpool beat Man Utd 'Slot has made daunting task of replacing iconic Klopp look easy' 'I'm not Harry Potter' - Ten Hag defends Man Utd after Liverpool loss Award-winning anime One Piece comes to i Player Set sail with Luffy and his crew to become King of the Pirates Powerful drama Sherwood returns A complex web of local gangs, old rivalries and betrayal awaits. .. Scott Mills takes on Celebrity Race Across The World This series is no holiday! Watch now on i Player One road, countless victims and a predator unpunished The powerful story of France's most notorious serial rapist and a justice system blind to his crimes O'Sullivan enjoying coaching role with Ulster women Magee can follow Bonis at Inver Park - Smith England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025 Former Liverpool defender Wisdom 'grateful' for Derry chance 'A bad day at the office' - how Man Utd paid for mistakes. Video'A bad day at the office' - how Man Utd paid for mistakes 'Slot has made daunting task of replacing iconic Klopp look easy' What's happening and when at Paris Paralympics? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'All over the place' - Spurs defence make it 'too easy' for Newcastle. Video'All over the place' - Spurs defence make it 'too easy' for Newcastle 'Celtic disappearing over horizon as Europe looms into view' 'Monumental capitulation' - Toffees crumble as Bournemouth fight back. Video'Monumental capitulation' - Toffees crumble as Bournemouth fight back Root is England's greatest batter - Vaughan Haaland 'bursting' with confidence - but how do you cope with him? Video Haaland 'bursting' with confidence - but how do you cope with him? Arteta 'amazed' at Rice dismissal - but was second yellow correct decision? Vaughan & Stokes react to 'remarkable' Atkinson dismissal. Video Vaughan & Stokes react to 'remarkable' Atkinson dismissal Bazball to white-ball? Why England should give Mc Cullum limited-overs job Biggest spenders & broken records - your transfer-window breakdown Will Sterling go from Chelsea exile to Arsenal 'masterstroke'? Full list of all done deals on transfer deadline day 'My heart dies every time I lose' - Osaka after US Open exit Stunning Rathnayake catch ends Atkinson innings. Video Stunning Rathnayake catch ends Atkinson innings 'Bold but not reckless - Carsley adopts youthful evolution for England' Liverpool host Real Madrid - who plays who in new-look Champions League? How Ali's 'War of the Worlds' started crossover fight trend © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.