Ameobi netted in last week's 2-2 draw at Bolton Wanderers and will use the clash with the Red Devils tonight and next week in the final game of the FA Premier Reserve League at St James's Park.
Stoke City seem to have jumped ahead of Norwich, Ipswich and Plymouth in the race to sign the striker.
Rumours from Stoke claim boss Tony Pulis is on the verge of landing Ameobi to boost his side's charge for the Premier League.
Ameobi, 26, looks set to sign on loan for the rest of the season. Ipswich and Norwich were also eyeing the hitman.
Keegan has already hinted it's up to Ameobi to force a way back into his plans after starting the first game of the Toon manager's return back in January.