Newcastle United have announced their first signing of the summer with Matt Targett completing a move to Tyneside. The 26-year-old, who flourished while on loan with the Magpies last season, has penned a four-year deal at the club.
Targett has made no secret of his desire to join Newcastle on a permanent basis after impressing Toon boss Eddie Howe and the St. James' Park faithful. The defender was in the north east on Wednesday to undergo a medical and finalise the switch.
Newcastle have wasted no time securing a deal, with new sporting director Dan Ashworth said to have had a hand in the talks. Speculation had recently suggested other targets were being pursued at left-back, notably Atletico Madrid star Renan Lodi.
