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Report: Newcastle agree deal with third big January signing coming from Serie A

Newcastle have already addedKieran Trippier and Chris Wood to their ranks during the January transfer window, and they are on the verge of making their third signing this month.

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By martina alcheva

A general view of St. James Park
© Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty ImagesA general view of St. James Park

Newcastle have beenfacing a fierce battle in an attempt to avoid relegation to the EFL Championship ,but in spite of that, their richSaudiowners are working hard to secure new Januaryreinforcements. Defender Kieran Trippier of Atletico Madrid, and forward Chris Wood of Burnleyhave already arrived at St. James’ Park.

The transfer of the30-year-old New Zealand international came as asurprise to many, mainly because the Magpies were expected to attract big-proven players.Another shocking fact is that the richest club in the world at the moment splashed a sum of€30 million to sign a striker whohas scored only three goals in 18 appearances in the Premier League this season, despite his worth being estimated at€6 million by Transfermarkt.

Interestingly, Wood has now become the third most expensive player agedover 30 in history, joining the company of two highly popular stars in the world of soccer. Cristiano Ronaldo , who left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018 at the age of 33 for €117m, tops the list, whilein second is GabrielBatistutawho moved from Fiorentina to Roma for €36m in 2000. However, Newcastle don’t plan to stop there, asanother transfer isreportedlyalready in the works.

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Newcastle have agreementwith Robin Gosens

Robin Gosens of Atalanta celebrates a goal. (Ivan Terron/Getty Images)

Robin Gosens of Atalanta celebrates a goal. (Ivan Terron/Getty Images)

According to Sky Italia, Newcastle have agreed personal terms with Atalanta left-back Robin Gossens., while the Italian sideshould shortly get a formal offer so as tocomplete the transfer. Hewould put pen to paper toa three-and-a-half-year deal running until June 2025, with a salary of €3.5m-a-year. In comparison, he is believed to be currently earning €1.5m-per-year.

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The 27-year-old player hasimpressedtremendously over thepast three seasons at Atalanta, both in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League , as well as at the Euro 2020 , wherehe was one of the best players in the German national team. The defenderarrived in Bergamo in 2017 for a silly sum of €1 million from Eredivise club Vitesse.

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