Newcastle beat Premier League rivals to make Matt Targett first signing of the summer

NEWCASTLE: Matt Targett is set to become Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer.

Arab News has learned that the player is on Tyneside to complete the formalities of a permanent move from Aston Villa, including medical checks.

It is understood that the deal to take Targett from Villa Park totals around $15 million and represents the first major piece of incoming business done by the club’s new sporting director Dan Ashworth.