Player has ‘arrived at Newcastle’s training ground’ ahead of medical – Transfer closing in

Reaching an agreement with OGC Nice to sign Allan Saint-Maximin on Thursday after sending a delegation to the south of France to get the job done, Newcastle have wasted no time to get the next steps in the completion underway.

Reported to be signing a six-year contract at St James’ Park, the French winger has apparently already travelled to the north of England to undergo his medical.

Soccer Link in France claim Saint-Maximin has arrived at Newcastle’s training ground ahead of the physical examination, which, should he pass (and there’s no reason to suggest he won’t), would allow the €18m + bonuses deal to be concluded.

The 22-year-old’s arrival appears to be highly anticipated by the Premier League club’s fans, who have already been treated to a new record signing this summer in Joelinton.

The player scored six goals and assisted teammates five times last season at Nice, doing so in 34 Ligue 1 appearances.