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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor

‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré

Bazoumana Touré
Bazoumana Touré is set to replace Anthony Gordon. Photograph: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United/Getty Images

Bazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen.

While Jaouen is expected to start the season as the club’s second-choice keeper, Touré seems destined to fill the boots vacated by Anthony Gordon when the England winger departed for Barcelona in May.

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