Newcastle United are edging closer to signing Matt Targett on a permanent deal. The Aston Villa star, who shone on loan earlier this season, is expected on Tyneside to finalise the deal.
Chronicle Live understands Targett is due to undergo a medical in the north east in the coming days with a fee agreed for the move. The left-back has made no secret of his desire to make the switch permanent.
Despite admitting he wanted to stay at Newcastle, speculation has been rife as to whether a transfer would be secured this summer as other targets emerged. Talks with revived with Aston Villa last week before an agreement was met for a fee of around £12m.
