He's currently on the books at Spanish top flight side Leganes.
But he could be on the move shortly.
Gianluca Di Marzio report the Championship high-fliers want Pires on loan with the option to buy if they go up.
Leganes are mulling over the offer and will get back to Newcastle in the coming days.
Rafa Benitez has whipped the Toon into shape following relegation last season.
They're fighting neck-and-neck with Brighton for promotion back to the top tier.
But he could now bolster his squad for the rest of the campaign.
