Newcastle United ‘Agree deal in principle’ for winger - personal terms already agreed

The lowdown

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to sign a winger, with personal terms also thought to be in place and the player set to undergo a medical.

The move would see the Magpies continue their spending spree in the January transfer window, following the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Harrison Ashby.

Latest developments

According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle have agreed a deal in principle with an unnamed club to sign a winger.

The report claims that the player has already agreed personal terms with the Magpies and is now set to undergo a medical.

It is unclear at this stage who the player is, but Newcastle have been linked with a number of wingers in recent weeks, including Anthony Gordon and Mykhaylo Mudryk.

Analysis

The signing of a new winger would be a major boost for Newcastle United as they look to continue their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

The Magpies have been short of options in wide areas following the departures of Allan Saint-Maximin and Chris Wood in January.

The new winger would provide Eddie Howe with another attacking option and help to take some of the pressure off Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin.

What next?

Newcastle United are expected to announce the signing of the new winger in the coming days.

The player is set to undergo a medical before completing his move to St James’ Park.