Newcastle United are set to sign Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after the 2 golf equipment agreed a deal in precept.
The Brazilian handed a medical whereas on worldwide responsibility in South America with the 2 golf equipment finalising particulars earlier than an announcement is made.
The 24-year outdated can be Newcastle’s third signing of the January switch window.
The Magpies, who’re third backside within the Premier League, have introduced in England full-back Kieran Trippier for £12m and signed striker Chris Wood from Burnley for £25m.
On Friday supervisor Eddie Howe mentioned Newcastle have been “shut” to signing a participant, taken to imply Guimaraes, and he “did not think about that will be the top of our curiosity in bringing new gamers” earlier than deadline day on Monday.
On Saturday, the crew returned from a coaching journey to Saudi Arabia and face Everton of their subsequent Premier League sport on Tuesday 8 February.
Defensive midfielder Guimaraes would add safety to a backline that has stored solely two clear sheets within the Premier League this season.
