Achraf Lazaar gives stunning interview about life at Newcastle United:”Fiorentina are a great club, but my head and my family have told me, ‘Go to Newcastle’.”

Achraf Lazaar became Rafa Benitez’ 11th summer signing on Sunday, watch this excellent skills and goals (and defending!) video footage.

Achraf Lazaar is set to watch Newcastle v Brighton from the stands, just as DeAndre Yedlin did on Tuesday night before completing his move.

Newcastle United are in talks with Palermo and Achraf Lazaar is set to become a Newcastle player, with only bonuses left to be agreed according to Alfredo Pedulla.

The Italian media are reporting that Newcastle have renewed interest in signing Uruguayan striker Abel Hernandez.

The Italian press are reporting that Uruguayan striker Abel Hernandez has expressed an interest in joining either Newcastle or…Real Madrid.