The breaking news today is that Newcastle United have at last reached agreement with Ajax to buy Vurnon Anita, a vital cog in the Dutch club’s title success last season.
Sky Sports are reporting that the clubs have agreed a fee of just over £6m and the versatile left-back/midfielder is expected on Tyneside tomorrow for his medical
Recent days have shown how fragile the current squad is and a talented player who can play in a number of positions looks an ideal signing.
The signing would be a big relief to all Newcastle fans who have seen the close season drag on without any success in signing first-team ready players.
Hopefully this will be the first of a number of signings as there is little doubting the quality of Newcastle’s first eleven but after that a few injuries could cause serious problems.
