However ... he feels the league rules are in his favour.
Should he sign for another club, and either Shay Given or Steve Harper become injured, he could be recalled to Newcastle.
The Dutch Under-21 international was subject to a bid from Feyenoord in the summer, and it seemed odds-on he would be returning to the Netherlands, but Kevin Keegan wanted to keep him on the books.
Tim Krul: "There is a good chance to go on loan this season for me again so I'm just waiting for that.
Should he sign for another club, and either Shay Given or Steve Harper become injured, he could be recalled to Newcastle.
The Dutch Under-21 international was subject to a bid from Feyenoord in the summer, and it seemed odds-on he would be returning to the Netherlands, but Kevin Keegan wanted to keep him on the books. Tim Krul: "There is a good chance to go on loan this season for me again so I'm just waiting for that.
"The good thing with football in England is that you can always recall your goalkeepers at any point if you need to do it.
"Maybe there will be a Championship or League One club where they need some cover, so we will see what happens."