Allan Saint-Maximin is undergoing his Newcastle United medical, as our exclusive picture shows.
United are and he is in the city undergoing the final stages of his medical after agreeing personal terms with the Magpies.
Our picture, from photographer Simon Greener, is from around mid-day and shows the deal is progressing quickly after Newcastle moved to agree a fee with the Ligue 1 side.
An announcement could even come on Friday as United move to finally reinforce a squad that desperately needs more attacking cutting edge ahead of the new season.
It is a significant capture for Newcastle, who will see the France under-21 international as a potentially exciting winger with pace and the ability to unlock defences.
They had two bids rejected before coming to an agreement with Nice on Thursday night.
Read our profile of Saint-Maximin, here.
that Newcastle are looking to do a second deal over the weekend, with Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Jetro Willems close to completing a move to United.
The club will hope to have those two tied up before turning their attentions to other targets before Thursday’s deadline.
