Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

The Magpies are set pay Lille in the region of £55m for the 21-year-old Belgium international.

Final details are being discussed but there is hope and belief Newcastle have got their man.

Newcastle see the signing of forward Fernandez-Pardo as on a par with that of Nico Gonzalez, who joined the club last week from Man City for £50m.

His arrival will allow Nick Woltemade to leave on loan, with Juventus in direct talks with Newcastle over the German striker.

More to follow...