It’s been another busy 24 hours at Newcastle United, who are looking to add more players ahead of the August 8 deadline.
There are just six days left before the 5pm deadline on Thursday and the Magpies want to add in attacking areas while also bringing in defensive reinforcements to Steve Bruce’s squad. In addition to that, there is interest in several of their players as they look to wheel and deal in the coming days.
Every day we will be sending out a 5pm update to fans – here it is.
Allan Saint-Maximin medical completed – we had the exclusive picture - and he's set to be announced tonight
Newcastle’s second signing of the summer will be Allan Saint-Maximin and our photographer Simon Greener got a picture of him as he was about to undergo his medical this morning. Here’s the proof as United look set to announce him on a six-year deal this evening, according to sources in France.
Newcastle set for double deal over the weekend as Jetro Willems due to sign
With attention focused on Saint-Maximin, our Chief Sports Writer Lee Ryder – long-term target Jetro Willems. The ex-PSV Eindhoven man has been on Newcastle’s radar for many years but with the club looking for left-back cover, they are now about to announce a loan deal to provide cover for Paul Dummett next year.
The news ends Newcastle's interest in Stanley N'Soki, after the club went close to a deal last weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt confirm Jetro Willems transfer talks
Later in the afternoon, the Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed Willems had not trained with the first team as he jetted into Tyneside for transfer talks. The deal should now be completed over the weekend.
Why Saint-Maximin can be Newcastle’s new maverick
With opinion in France split on the merits of under-21 international Saint-Maximin, our new NUFC Writer Ciaran Kelly delved deep into the player’s past for hints about where he might fit into the Newcastle blueprint. – if just for the fact Jose Mourinho is a fan of the pacey winger.
Just who is Jetro Willems? Why he arrives at Newcastle with work to do
With Willems’ signing getting closer, reporter Sean McCormick – which is well worth a read.
And it’s apparent that Willems, whose star has fallen since he became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championships with Holland, is trying to resurrect his career on Tyneside after a disappointing spell in Germany.
And this is why United need to now sell before they buy
Finally, with all the excitement over recruitment it’s worth remembering Newcastle must sell too if they’re going to keep their squad in order. Here’s why.
