Udinese are offering the former Roma full-back a route back to the Serie A league, and the prospect of a return to Champions League football next term is sure to whet the appetite of the 30-year old.
Meanwhile Candela's former national team-mate Laurent Robert has yet to complete his move to the Reebok despite a premature announcement from agent Willie McKay.
Newcastle chairman Freddie Shepard had admitted that Robert had been allowed to speak to Bolton but claimed that a deal was still no nearer to completion amid reports this afternoon that Portsmouth could be set to put in a rival bid.
"We have given the player permission to talk to Bolton, but we have not agreed a deal with Bolton," said Shepherd