As reported by a variety of outlets in Italy and England, Swiss international right-back Valentino Lazaro will undergo a medical with Premier League side Newcastle United today ahead of completing a loan with option to buy move from Inter Milan.
NUFC boss Steve Bruce confirmed in a press conference this morning that the club was even hoping for him to be able to play a part against Oxford in the FA Cup this weekend:
โWell, heโs here, heโs in the building, which is a good sign. I think itโs fair to say that weโve managed to hold off a couple of clubs because once he became available, then somebody of his pedigree was always going to have a few options, and thankfully heโs chosen us. Heโs here, weโre hoping that we can get the paperwork and everything done so he can play tomorrow.โ
NUFC will pay a โฌ1.5m loan fee and have the option to sign him permanently in summer for โฌ23.5m.
