Matt Targett has revealed Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe informed him of his transfer interest before the season ended. The defender has signed a four-year deal with the Magpies, making his loan switch a permanent one on Wednesday.
Targett, 26, played 16 times for Newcastle as the club pulled away from the relegation zone, with Aston Villa allowing the player to depart for a fee of around £15m this week. The player himself made no secret of his desire to join this summer.
Admittedly some fans were sceptical as to whether a permanent transfer would be pursued after talk of Targett's arrival cooled in the aftermath of the Premier League season. But the left-back admits Howe made his feelings clear before the final game of the campaign.
