Lovenkrands has picked up a serious thigh injury that could see him miss the rest of the season.
The Danish striker’s current contract with Newcastle is set to expire at the end of the season.
“We have got a bad injury this week – Peter Lovenkrands has really hurt his thigh,” said Magpies boss Alan Pardew.
“We are not sure yet, but he’s definitely torn it and he might have ruptured it, so we think that’s him for the season, actually, which is a very big blow for him with his contract up and everything.”
