Aaron Cresswell began training with the first-team today after recovering from the knee injury sustained against Karlsruher in the pre-season friendly.
And according to co chairman David Gold both he & Andy Carroll could be available for the match against Crystal Palace after the international break.
The striker has been working towards full fitness after suffering a knee injury against Astra Giurgiu in the Europa League two months ago.
Asked by a follower on Twitter Gold wrote: “Carroll and Cresswell could be available for the Palace game and Ayew the week after.”