Newcastle United are ready to sign permanently Aston Villa fullback Matt Targett.
The Daily Mail says Newcastle are looking to close a £12million deal with Aston Villa for left-back Targett.
Talks took place on Tuesday with Newcastle looking to take up the option of signing the 26-year-old following his impressive loan spell.
Fulham had also shown an interest while Newcastle have considered other left-back options.
The Magpies fortunes changed beyond the January window, after a poor first half of the season.
Boss Eddie Howe began to shape his squad to his liking, bringing in a number of fresh faces.
He signed Bruno Guimaraes, Chris Wood, Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier permanently. Howe also brought in Aston Villa left-back Targett on loan.
