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Mehrdad Ghodoussi's message to Matt Targett after defender seals Newcastle United deal

Newcastle United have signed Matt Targett from Aston Villa for £15million - with the defender putting pen to paper on a four-year deal at the club. The 26-year-old impressed during a loan spell during the second half of last season, playing 16 times as the Magpies climbed up to 11th place.

What Newcastle United fans can expect from new sporting director Dan Ashworth

Newcastle United finally confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director after months of negotiations and compensation agreements with former club Brighton. Ashworth left the Seagulls in February amid speculation at a move up north, becoming the Magpies’ first sporting director since the Saudi-backed takeover.

‘If Eddie Howe believes he’s the right player, I believe it’ - Jose Enrique on Newcastle United target

Newcastle United should buy Leeds winger Jack Harrison if he is the player Eddie Howe wants to sign. That is the view of former Magpies defender Jose Enrique, who believes the Toon boss has earned the right to call the shots at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United's Saudi backers have already succeeded in first summer aim but exciting part now follows

Newcastle United's Saudi-based backers PIF made it clear that they would do everything it took to land new sporting director Dan Ashworth in time for the start of the summer window. The United board members in the Middle East were eager to make Ashworth their first big summer addition and they now have their man.