Deal close: Newcastle think they've clinched move to sign £30k-p/w player

Newcastle United think they are close to wrapping up a deal to sign a £30,000-a-week Premier League player. 2023/24 was not as prolific a season as some at Newcastle may have hoped for. The Magpies secured a Champions League berth in 2022/23, but thanks to an injury crisis midway through this past campaign, the north-east outfit were forced to settle for 7th place in the Premier League. Manchester United's victory in the FA Cup means that the Toon have missed out on Europe, but Eddie Howe and co. are no doubt keen to improve their squad over the summer as they prepare to once again fight for a place in the top four next term.