Newcastle United are getting closer to signing Chelsea Nigerian winger Noni Madueke.
While Madueke has demonstrated his great ability on numerous occasions in a Chelsea shirt, he has never been able to produce a solid run of fantastic form.
After TEAMtalk revealed in March that Madueke is open to a summer move away from Stamford Bridge, Newcastle expressed an interest in signing him last month.
The Magpies have kept tabs on Madueke’s development ever since his PSV days and believe he has brilliant potential.
As per an update from journalist Wayne Veysey, Newcastle have put themselves in a strong position to land the left-footed star as they have ‘agreed personal terms’ with him and his entourage.
Newcastle are on the hunt for a ‘top-class’ right winger during the current transfer window and Madueke is right at the top of their wish list after fellow target Michael Olise headed to Bayern Munich.
Eddie Howe has identified the right flank as a priority position for Newcastle to strengthen as he does not believe Jacob Murphy is quite at the level needed to start in major cup competitions and European games.
Almiron, meanwhile, has entered ‘advanced talks’ to join an unnamed Saudi Pro League club. The deal is expected to bring in £30m in transfer funds for Newcastle.
After having sorted out a prospective contract with Madueke, the Magpies must now switch their focus to agreeing a deal with Chelsea.
