And Toon boss Rafa Benitez is hoping to take advantage of the situation to bag a cut-price move in January.
Newcastle are looking likely to manage an immediate return to the Premier League after winning 16 of their first 22 Championship games this season.
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Snodgrass has experience of guiding a team into the top flight after starring in Hull’s promotion push last season.
The Scottish international has already scored five times for the Tigers this season.
Hull and Scotland winger Snodgrass is keen for a new challengePA:Press AssociationSnodgrass helped Hull win promotion through the play-offs last seasonPA:Press AssociationRafa Benitez is keen to spend to ensure Newcastle go upPA:Press Association
The winger has struggled for game-time in Wales, with only seven Premier League starts since Garry Monk was sacked as Swans boss 12 months ago.
Swansea sit one place above rock-bottom Hull on goal difference as both sides battle to stay in the top flight.
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