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Picture exclusive: Andy Carroll is at St James' Park to finalise a dream return to Newcastle United

Andy Carroll has arrived at St James’ Park to complete his move to Newcastle United.

The striker will arrive on a free transfer , having agreed in principle to a return to St James' Park.

Carroll’s deal will be a pay as you play contract with the striker arriving at the ground via a friend’s car just after 3pm today.

Andy Carroll pictured at St James' Park, August 8, 2019 (Newcastle Chronicle)

Head coach Steve Bruce made it clear to his managing director Lee Charnley that Carroll was worth the risk - despite limited game-time in recent years.

He is now completing the paper work and going through the usual formalities with United hoping to announce the deal in due course.

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