Newcastle United are closing in on a major midfield reinforcement after reaching a verbal agreement with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalez. The 24-year-old Spaniard has reportedly given the green light to join the project at St James' Park as the Magpies look to fill the void left by high-profile summer exits.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has emphatically dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hall will join Manchester United this summer. The 21-year-old left-back is reportedly eager to force a high-profile move to Old Trafford, but the Magpies are desperate to retain their remaining defensive stars following a damaging transfer exodus.