Newcastle transfer news: Welbeck latest, Fernandez medical, last-ditch approach

NEWCASTLE TRANSFER NEWS – Express Sport brings you the latest news coming out of St James’ Park.
Newcastle transfer news – Danny Welbeck not on the radar
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez isn’t interested in signing Arsenal outcast Danny Welbeck.

According to the Telegraph, the Magpies are keen on landing the England international, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates.

However, the BBC claim the Geordies hold no interest in landing the 27-year-old.
Newcastle transfer news – Swansea assistant seemingly confirms Federico Fernandez exit
Swansea City assistant manager Billy Reid has claimed Federico Fernandez is set to move to St James’ Park.



He said: “Fede has been here through pre-season and was excellent on Saturday but he is a player who sees future elsewhere, it is not settled yet but it looks like he will go to Newcastle.”
Newcastle transfer news – Medical imminent
Fernandez is understood to be on his way to Newcastle to undergo a medical with the northeast side.

The deal to see the Argentina international leave the Liberty Stadium is expected to be in the region of £6m.
Newcastle transfer news – Late defender bid
Newcastle are said to have made a late attempt to land Monaco full-back Jorge, according to Le 10 Sport.

“Newcastle have made a last-gasp approach for AS Monaco left-back Jorge,” an excerpt of their report read.

“Our colleagues at Le 10 Sport understand that AS Monaco have received contact from Newcastle United for Brazilian left-back Jorge, who the Principality side are hoping to offload.

“The situation seems very complicated, Newcastle would only be able to do the deal as a loan.”

Source:ww.express.co.uk