Newcastle United are close to securing the signing of left-back Antonio Barreca before the transfer deadline, according to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie.
According to him, Sky Italy has reported that the 23-year-old defender will undergo his medical on Wednesday to complete his move from Monaco.
Newcastle will sign him on loan with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
Sky in Italy telling us Antonio Barreca will undergo a medical with Newcastle tomorrow. Loan deal from Monaco with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer #NUFC
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 29, 2019
The final two days of this month could be very exciting for Newcastle, as the Magpies are also close to signing MLS attacker Miguel Almiron, who is due for a medical ahead of a possible club record move.