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.
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“I think everyone knows what I want, but it’s up to the club," Targett said after the final home game of the campaign. “It’s a massive project, an exciting project, and I’m sure everyone wants to be a part of it. “I’ve loved every single minute of my time here. It’s been an incredible place to play my football. I’ve loved every second of it.”
Eddie Howe has made no secret about his feelings towards Targett, praising the player who featured 16 times after making the January switch. The defender was one of five key additions in the January window as Newcastle secured Premier League safety.
Fulham were heavily linked with a move for Targett this summer after their promotion to the Premier League. The 26-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell in west London in 2018.
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