Chris Hughton is understood to be keen on bolstering his defence during January, but Khizanishvili has hardly set St James' Park alight during his stay and will NOT be returning.
However, Hughton is still being linked with Matt Kilgallon and Leon Cort.
Jose Enrique struggled as he walked off the Oakwell pitch on Saturday, but we hear he was was only being rested and there has been no concern.
Danny Simpson’s omission was also put down to "rest ahead of the festive period".
Chris Hughton: “There are no fresh injury problems, which is a good thing.
“All of the decisions on Saturday were tactical with a lot of games coming up.
“The only injury at the moment is Joey Barton.”